The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 32,000
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 TSI BMT is 5.2 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 TSI BMT Dune DSG (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 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.95 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
16
Generation
W177
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 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*CUL*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 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 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
668 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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