The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,100
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.97 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
486 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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