The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 39,200

€ 17,500

€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 220 d is 29 cm longer, 7.5 cm wider and 5.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
1440
1796
1992
1498
1721
1897
1796 mm
Width
1721 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1440 mm
Height
1498 mm
2729
4419
2515
4129
4419 mm
Length
4129 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
318 kg
20.19 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
W177
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*BCA*

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
400 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
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8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
8.42 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
61 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
689 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
689 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
135 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L