The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.17 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft