The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 27,400
€ 17,500
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 17 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 6.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
1498
1721
1897
1433
1780
2022
1721 mm
Width
1780 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1498 mm
Height
1433 mm
2515
4129
2699
4299
4129 mm
Length
4299 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
1257 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
9.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*BCA*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
126 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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16.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
16.99 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
40 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
30 mpg
city
66 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
839 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
