The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 22,300
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 1.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 5.3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1433
1780
2022
1486
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1486 mm
2699
4292
2537
4278
4292 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.44 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
41 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
