The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 180.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
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 180
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
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