The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 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
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (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 d (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 d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CUU*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
743 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft