The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 31,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 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 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
9C
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 608
*AZJ*
Engine Code
OM 608.915
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
114 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
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
372 mi
Range
652 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
