The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.6 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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