The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 36,700

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1502
1821
2021
1433
1780
2022
1821 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1502 mm
Height
1433 mm
2540
4286
2699
4292
4286 mm
Length
4292 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.71 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
621 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L