The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 36,700
€ 17,500
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.64 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
W176
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
