The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.08 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft