The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 18,600
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.2 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (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 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
169 in
Length
168.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.82 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft