The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.6 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168.8 in
Length
169 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.66 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft