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 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.7 in
Height
59 in
107.4
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.19 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
W177
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
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
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.57 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
