The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 TSI BMT
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.98 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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