The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,400
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220
€ 27,700
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 TSI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 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 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
145 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
544 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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