The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
169 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.87 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft