The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,000
€ 19,700
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.49 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
W177
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1950 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
400 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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8.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
8.13 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
66 mpg
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
