The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
€ 27,700

€ 27,700

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
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 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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