The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 50,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘ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 45 AMG is 3.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.8 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
171.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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