The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

€ 27,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d
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 d
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 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
47 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft