The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 4.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1821 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1502 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4286 mm
Length
4292 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
43 mpg
city
61 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L