The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 29,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168.4 in
Length
169.3 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*CUL*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
14.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.43 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
839 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft