The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 30,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
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
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
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
20 mpg
city
56 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
839 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 1.6
157.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
