The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 50,200

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€ 50,200
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€ 24,200
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.8
70.1
79.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
171.9
99.9
168.4
171.9 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.28 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft