The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 28,900
€ 31,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100
168.7
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 651
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
48 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
