The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 21,400

€ 29,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 13.1 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1488
1825
2021
1440
1796
1992
1825 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1488 mm
Height
1440 mm
2524
4288
2729
4419
4288 mm
Length
4419 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1393 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.65 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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12.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.9 kg/bhp
10.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
67 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180
58 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
814 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
514 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L