The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.8 in
Length
169 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.36 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft