The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 50,200
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 22,300
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 slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
71.2 in
Width
70.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.5 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
106.3
171.9
168.4 in
Length
171.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.39 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 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
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
106.1 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 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 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