The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 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
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft