The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 20,600
 VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 2.0
€ 36,700
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 CDI is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.24 %
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
43 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft