The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,200
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 is 5.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft