The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 31,800
€ 17,500
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 200 d is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169.3
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.36 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
134 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
221 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
24.43 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
818 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
