The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,100
€ 24,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
107.4
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.97 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
