The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 51,500
€ 18,700
€ 51,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.8
70.1
79.6
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.8 in
Height
59 in
106.3
171.9
99
162.6
171.9 in
Length
162.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.88 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
W176
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
376 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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9.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.12 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
455 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
142.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
