The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 31,400
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 14.1 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 4.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
1808
2021
1796 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1440 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
2537
4278
4419 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
6 kg
0.42 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
260 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
12.68 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
69 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
652 mi
Range
444 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
652 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
120 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L