The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 33,700
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200 d.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
107.4
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.75 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*BFS*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
20 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
412 mi
Range
668 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
