The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.22 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

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
Front-wheel drive
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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
49 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft