The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 29,700
€ 26,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.7
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
100
168.7
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 160
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.8 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
743 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
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
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
