The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,200
€ 20,300
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
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
106.3
169
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.83 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
112 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
