The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 61,800

€ 23,300

€ 61,800
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 S AMG is 6.2 inches longer, an inch wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.6
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
55.6 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 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.68 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S 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 S 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
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
168 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 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