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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
59.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
168.7 in
Length
171.9 in
100 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.16 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft