The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 20,800
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 d is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
169.3
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.18 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
55 mpg
city
21 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
432 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
