The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 37,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 29 cm shorter, 7.5 cm narrower and 5.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
1498
1721
1897
1440
1796
1992
1721 mm
Width
1796 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1498 mm
Height
1440 mm
2515
4129
2729
4419
4129 mm
Length
4419 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.83 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
*AZJ*
Engine Code
OM 654.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
364 mi
Range
621 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
