The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,400
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1821 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1502 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4286 mm
Length
4419 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.46 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
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 180 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
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.43 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
51 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
43 mpg
city
63 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
415 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L