The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (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 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.41 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 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