The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 47,500
€ 20,100
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 12.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
55.3
70.7
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.7 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.3 in
Height
59 in
107.4
174.6
99
162.6
174.6 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.16 %
General
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
W177
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
302 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 35 AMG
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 35 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
11.35 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
434 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
434 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 35 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
