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 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
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 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.83 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
33 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft