The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,500

€ 27,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %

General
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
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
6-speed dual clutch 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 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
*CUU*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180
486 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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