The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 33,700

€ 24,500

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 13.1 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 4.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1440
1796
1992
1488
1825
2021
1796 mm
Width
1825 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1440 mm
Height
1488 mm
2729
4419
2524
4288
4419 mm
Length
4288 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.52 %

General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
10.07 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
58 mpg
city
43 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L