Mercedes A class 2015 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Beetle can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Beetle version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mercedes A class and Volkswagen Beetle are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 310 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 905 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 31 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 252 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 8000 | |
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