The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 21,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.4 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
2699
4292
4278 mm
Length
4292 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.44 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
60 mpg
city
63 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L