The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 33,400
€ 23,800
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 is 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.53 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CFF*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 220
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
633 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
