The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 28,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.16 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
16
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CZD*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160 d
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
600 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L