The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 24,300

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€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1502
1821
2021
1417
1780
2022
1821 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1502 mm
Height
1417 mm
2540
4286
2699
4367
4286 mm
Length
4367 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
189 kg
12.15 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.13 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
51 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
621 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
384 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L