The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 29,700

€ 47,500

€ 29,700
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 5.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.3
70.7
78.4
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.3 in
100
168.7
107.4
174.6
168.7 in
Length
174.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %

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)

6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 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
51 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
743 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 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
838 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