The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 8.9 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 6.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1417
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1780 mm
Width
1808 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1417 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
2699
4367
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4367 mm
Length
4278 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.29 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
450 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
4.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
4.38 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
41 mpg
58 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
56 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L