The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 28,900
€ 31,400
€ 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 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.7 in
100
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
36 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
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).
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
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
