The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 51,500
 Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes A 45 AMG
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
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 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
106.3
171.9
168.4 in
Length
171.9 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.61 %
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 133.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
376 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
350 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
9.12 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 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