The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 18,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.8 in
Length
169.3 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.07 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft