The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 23,000
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
168.4 in
Length
174.6 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.3 %
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

 REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft