The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 36,300

€ 27,500

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.47 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CPL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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23.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
23.16 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
51 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
689 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
689 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
94.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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