The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft