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 3.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
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
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft