The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 37,000
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.92 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft