The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 29,700

€ 26,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.62 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CPL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.94 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
57 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
45 mpg
city
24 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
758 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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