The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 39,200
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘ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 d is 5.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.54 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.57 lb/hp
20.05 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
42 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
689 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
689 mi
610 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft