The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,700
€ 17,600
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 d is 14.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1440
1796
1992
1486
1808
2021
1796 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1440 mm
Height
1486 mm
2729
4419
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.6 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.16 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
71 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
668 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
118 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
