The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,800
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.64 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

 REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft