The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) 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.
€ 22,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 6.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.4 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
169 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
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
65 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56 mpg
city
18 mpg
74 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
380 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft