The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,800
€ 18,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
