The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,500
€ 27,500
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.98 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
