The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,100
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
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 14.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1796 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1440 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
2729
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.81 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W177
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 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1332 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
180 NM
at 1375 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L