The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 30,300

€ 61,800

€ 30,300
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 TSI BMT is 15.7 cm shorter, 2.5 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1488
1825
2021
1412
1850
1992
1825 mm
Width
1850 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1488 mm
Height
1412 mm
2524
4288
2729
4445
4288 mm
Length
4445 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1451 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
184 kg
11.25 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
16
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
144 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.69 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
42 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
503 mi
Range
377 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L