The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 61,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 3.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.6
72.8
78.4
71.7 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.6 in
100
168.7
107.4
175
168.7 in
Length
175 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.48 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
110 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
39 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
657 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft