The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 35,500
 Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.94 %
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*AWU*
Engine Code
OM 651.930
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
34 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
777 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft