The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 Mercedes A 35 AMG is 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
174.6 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.34 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft