The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 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 2.0 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.79 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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