The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 23,300
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,500
 Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 23,300
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.8 in
Length
169.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
47 mpg
city
49 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
777 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft