The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 36,700

€ 28,900

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 CDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
106.3
169
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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