The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 36,100
€ 18,400
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
107.4
174
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
