The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.57 %
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*CUL*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft