The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,400
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
174 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
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 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
57 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft