The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 33,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.52 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
633 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
