The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 25,900

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.3 cm shorter, 4.1 cm wider and 6.9 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1502
1821
2021
1433
1780
2022
1821 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1502 mm
Height
1433 mm
2540
4286
2699
4299
4286 mm
Length
4299 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.79 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
11.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
city
38 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
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
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L