The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 39,200

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.7 in
100
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.02 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
743 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft