The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,400
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
1347 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2025 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.2 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.1 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
443 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L