The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 28,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 New Beetle 1.4 is 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.7
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.7 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
107.4
174
162.6 in
Length
174 in
99 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.78 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*BCA*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
100 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
482 mi
Range
668 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
668 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
