The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 29,700
€ 27,500
€ 29,700
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 13.3 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.2 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1502
1821
2021
1440
1796
1992
1821 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1502 mm
Height
1440 mm
2540
4286
2729
4419
4286 mm
Length
4419 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.78 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
61 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
52 mpg
city
38 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
743 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
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 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
380 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
