The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 26,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 13.3 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1502
1821
2021
1440
1796
1992
1821 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1502 mm
Height
1440 mm
2540
4286
2729
4419
4286 mm
Length
4419 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.17 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
600 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
108 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
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L