The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 22,200
€ 36,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
107.4
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*AWU*
Engine Code
M 260.920
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
380 mi
Range
488 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
