The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 51,500
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.09 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

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
6-speed dual clutch 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
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
21.53 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
50 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
26 mpg
city
43 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
505 mi
Range
727 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft