The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 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
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.13 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
5-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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 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
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft