The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.3 cm longer, 4.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1780 mm
Width
1821 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4299 mm
Length
4286 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

189 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
16.01 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
67 mpg
city
43 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
535 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L