The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 37,700
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,700
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 d is 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.77 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 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 d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 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