The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 51,500

€ 31,600
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 considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.1 cm shorter, 4.1 cm wider and 8.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1502
1821
2021
1417
1780
2022
1821 mm
Width
1780 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1502 mm
Height
1417 mm
2540
4286
2699
4367
4286 mm
Length
4367 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.28 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
16
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*CUU*
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
376 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
376 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
475 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
475 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.14 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
4.14 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
712 mi
Range
505 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L