The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 32,300
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.05 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
552 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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