The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,100

€ 33,400

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100
168.7
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %

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)

5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
112 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
47 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
777 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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