The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 33,700
€ 26,700
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.9 %
General
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 200 d
148 hp
207 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
22.2 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
59 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
668 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
