The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,700
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 d is 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.25 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
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 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft