The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 35,500
 Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2010 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
124 kg
8.35 %
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 651
*CAY*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
175 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
111 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
city
59 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L