The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 30,500
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 23,600
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.86 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 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 d
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 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
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 d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
29.09 lb/hp
20.61 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
64 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56 mpg
city
19 mpg
69 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
384 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft