The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.26 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
552 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft