The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 34,000

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
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
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
184 kg
11.91 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.53 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
11.53 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
759 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L