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 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
282 lb
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
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft