The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,700
€ 23,800
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.9 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
22.2 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
