The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 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 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft