The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 200 (18 - ..)
€ 19,700
€ 30,200
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 2.0 is 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200
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 2.0
Mercedes A 200
2912 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*AZJ*
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
161 hp
Mercedes A 200
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1620 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.55 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
18.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
393 mi
Range
460 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
460 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
