The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 36,300

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.09 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 d
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
727 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
689 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft