The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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 6.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
174.6 in
Length
168.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
434 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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