The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 28,200
€ 23,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.86 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
W176
Generation
9C
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
51 mpg
city
19 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
