The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 31,400

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.7 in
100
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.36 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CYV*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
657 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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