The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,100
 Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 31,600
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
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 DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.25 %
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

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 dual clutch 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
486 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 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
829 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