The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

€ 24,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 61,800
 Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
71.2 in
Width
72.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
168.4 in
Length
175 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.09 %
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 139.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft