The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 0.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
169.3 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.41 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
743 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft