The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 17,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169.3
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
8.24 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
W176
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
