The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 34,500
€ 20,100
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 16.3 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1498
1721
1897
1780 mm
Width
1721 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1433 mm
Height
1498 mm
2699
4292
2515
4129
4292 mm
Length
4129 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.01 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8.84 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59 mpg
city
42 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
