The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4299 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
9 kg
0.66 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.56 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L