The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 28,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
59
67.8
74.7
56.4
70.1
79.6
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59 in
Height
56.4 in
99
162.6
106.3
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.79 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
9C
Generation
W176
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 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*BFS*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
23 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
455 mi
Range
710 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
