The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft