The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.66 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
W176
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft