The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
71.9 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
168.8 in
Length
174 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.56 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft