The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,700
€ 19,700
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 180 d is 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.7 in
Height
59 in
107.4
174
99
162.6
174 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.01 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
W177
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 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
