The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 28,000
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft