The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 24,500
€ 20,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 180 is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
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
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 2.0
126 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
55 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
364 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
