The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 S AMG is 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
72.8 in
Width
71.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
175 in
Length
168.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.68 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 45 S 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S 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
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft