The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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 DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.4 in
Length
169 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 607
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
59 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
818 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft