The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 27,100

€ 28,500

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 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
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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