The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 26,100
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.74 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual 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 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
468 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft