The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 2.1 cm shorter, 2.8 cm wider and 5.3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1808 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1486 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4278 mm
Length
4299 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.15 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
81 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
81 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
51 mpg
city
72 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
710 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L