The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.53 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30.11 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
50 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 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 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