The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 36,100

€ 26,700

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.85 %

General
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft