The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 1.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.22 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
200 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
11.63 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L