The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 22,600

€ 56,200

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 6.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.4
72.8
78.4
71.9 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.4 in
99.4
168.8
107.4
175
168.8 in
Length
175 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.91 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 139
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
354 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 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
610 mi
Range
382 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
382 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).
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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