The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft