The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft