The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 0.6 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 DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.32 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 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