The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 28,700
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
174 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.64 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft