The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,100

€ 36,100

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.55 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
759 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft