The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 36,700
€ 17,500
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 6.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59
67.8
74.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
99
162.6
106.3
169
162.6 in
Length
169 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.64 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*BCA*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
756 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
