The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 32,300
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 23,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 Mercedes A 220 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft