The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 33,400
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 0.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.73 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
544 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 220
544 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220
121.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft