The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,500
€ 19,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 180 is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
106.3
169
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.01 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
