The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 2.0 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.79 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft