The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,100
€ 23,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
