The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 22,300
€ 27,500
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
99.9
168.4
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
2970 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W177
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
610 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
