The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 28,000

€ 18,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.65 %

General
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 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
*CYV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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