The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 26,000
€ 17,500
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 CDI is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.88 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
