The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 29,700
€ 21,500
€ 29,700
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 d is 11.4 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7 %
General
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 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 d
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
422 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
