The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.4 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.81 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
600 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
108 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft