The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

€ 32,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 47,500
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 35 AMG
€ 32,000
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 TSI BMT is 5.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.3
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
107.4
174.6
168.7 in
Length
174.6 in
100 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.26 %
Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*CUL*
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 35 AMG

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
434 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
840 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