The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 18,700

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€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 23.8 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 8.1 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1498
1721
1897
1417
1780
2022
1721 mm
Width
1780 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1498 mm
Height
1417 mm
2515
4129
2699
4367
4129 mm
Length
4367 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1277 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
278 kg
17.88 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9C
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
*BFS*
Engine Code
M 133.980

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
12.64 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
455 mi
Range
505 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L