The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 61,800

€ 24,700

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 S AMG is 16.7 cm longer, 4.2 cm wider and 7.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1412
1850
1992
1486
1808
2021
1850 mm
Width
1808 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1412 mm
Height
1486 mm
2729
4445
2537
4278
4445 mm
Length
4278 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.09 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
W177
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol 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
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
500 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
3.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3.93 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
34 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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 S AMG
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
310 L









1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L