The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 34,000
€ 17,600
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.53 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.2 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
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
25.42 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
756 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
