The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,800

€ 27,000

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 1.1 cm longer, 4.5 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1433
1780
2022
1488
1825
2021
1780 mm
Width
1825 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1488 mm
2699
4299
2524
4288
4299 mm
Length
4288 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %

General
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.56 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160
52 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
575 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L