The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,500
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft