The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 61,800
€ 19,700
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 12.4 inches longer, 5.1 inches wider and 3.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.6
72.8
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
72.8 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.6 in
Height
59 in
107.4
175
99
162.6
175 in
Length
162.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.56 %
General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
W177
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
168 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
412 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
