The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.52 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft