The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 25,100
€ 31,400
€ 25,100
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 13.1 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
24 kg
1.66 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
53 mpg
city
63 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
759 mi
Range
652 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
