The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
 Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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, an inch wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %
Mercedes A 180 (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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
57 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
495 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
495 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 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