The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (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 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft