The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 18,400
€ 26,000
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
99.9
168.4
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
