The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 CDI is 0.6 cm longer, 4.1 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1780
2022
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1780 mm
Width
1821 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1433 mm
Height
1502 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
4292 mm
Length
4286 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.31 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

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

161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
13.66 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
657 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
657 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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L