The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 37,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 14.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 4.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1486
1808
2021
1440
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1440 mm
2537
4278
2729
4419
4278 mm
Length
4419 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.46 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
759 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
