The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 47,500

€ 23,800

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 15.8 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 8.1 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1405
1796
1992
1486
1808
2021
1796 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1405 mm
Height
1486 mm
2729
4436
2537
4278
4436 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
138 kg
8.87 %

General
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
400 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
5.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
5.15 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
434 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L