The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,600
€ 28,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 16.3 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1498
1721
1897
1433
1780
2022
1721 mm
Width
1780 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1498 mm
Height
1433 mm
2515
4129
2699
4292
4129 mm
Length
4292 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*AZJ*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.78 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
10.78 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
364 mi
Range
723 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
