The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 32,300
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 Mercedes A 220 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft