The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 56,200
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 23,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.89 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
382 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft