The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 d (15 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 29,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.45 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
43 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
