The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 32,000

€ 39,200

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 13.3 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1502
1821
2021
1440
1796
1992
1821 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1502 mm
Height
1440 mm
2540
4286
2729
4419
4286 mm
Length
4419 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
1489 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.46 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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 petrol 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
6.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.86 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
503 mi
Range
689 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
381 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L