The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,200
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) Mercedes A 220
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft