The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.1 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4299 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.44 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.56 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L