The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 35,500
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 220 d is 0.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.27 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.71 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
777 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft