The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,600
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180
514 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft