The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 d is 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft