The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 22,300
€ 26,000
€ 22,300
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 1.4 TSI BMT is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1486
1808
2021
1433
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
2537
4278
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1347 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
9.1 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.1 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
41 mpg
city
63 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
610 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
443 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
