The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,500

€ 21,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CUU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft