The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 30,500
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘ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 d is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.83 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft