The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,700

€ 23,300

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 200 d is 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
106.3
169.3
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CUU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.94 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
57 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft