The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 28,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.61 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
723 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
