The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,200

€ 20,600

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 29 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 5.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
1440
1796
1992
1498
1721
1897
1796 mm
Width
1721 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1440 mm
Height
1498 mm
2729
4419
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.62 %

General
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
W177
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*AZJ*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
350 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 2.0
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7.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
7.75 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 220
46 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
431 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
117.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L