The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 27,400

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.11 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
670 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft