The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 36,300
€ 20,100
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.6 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.16 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
689 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
