The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.61 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CUL*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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