The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,200

€ 19,500

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 is 14.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1440
1796
1992
1486
1808
2021
1796 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1440 mm
Height
1486 mm
2729
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.55 %

General
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CYV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 220
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
7.75 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 220
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
431 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L