The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 1.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.38 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8.84 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
32 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L