The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 24,200

€ 47,500

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 15.8 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1486
1808
2021
1405
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1405 mm
2537
4278
2729
4436
4278 mm
Length
4436 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
191 kg
12.28 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CZD*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.15 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
5.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
645 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L