The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 28,000
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,000
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, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 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
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft