The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,500
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
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 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1347 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.29 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
59 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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