The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 25,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
100
168.7
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
16
Generation
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft