The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 56,200

€ 20,600

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 6.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.4
72.8
78.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
72.8 in
Width
71.9 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.4 in
Height
58.6 in
107.4
175
99.4
168.8
175 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.28 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CYV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
382 mi
Range
670 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft