The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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