The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 37,700
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
128 kg
8.28 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CFF*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
175 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
8.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L