The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (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 160 7G-DCT (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 160
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 270
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
609 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).
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft