The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 30,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
50 mpg
city
49 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
814 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 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