The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 47,500
 Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 15.8 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 8.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1405
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1808 mm
Width
1796 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1486 mm
Height
1405 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
2729
4436
4278 mm
Length
4436 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2055 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
194 kg
12.48 %
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CAY*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
302 bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.15 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
5.15 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L