The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,500
€ 22,600
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
70.7
78.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
107.4
174
99.4
168.8
174 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
