The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 28,400
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
*AZJ*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
20 mpg
city
55 mpg
35 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
839 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 2.0
164.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
