The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..)
€ 18,600
€ 30,200
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.7 in
99.4
168.8
107.4
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.01 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
161 hp
Mercedes A 200
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
645 mi
Range
460 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
460 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
