The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 16.3 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 6.5 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
1721
1897
1780 mm
Width
1721 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1433 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
2515
4129
4292 mm
Length
4129 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.96 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
W176
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
67 mpg
city
26 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L