The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
43 mpg
city
50 mpg
56 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft