Comparison Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG & Mercedes-Benz M-class (W164, facelift 2008) ML 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC & Holden Calais (VP, facelift 1991) 5.0 i V8 (224 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Holden |
| Model: | Beetle | M-class | Calais |
| Generation: | Beetle (A5) | M-class (W164, facelift 2008) | Calais (VP, facelift 1991) |
| Engine / modification: | 2.0 TSI (220 Hp) DSG | ML 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | 5.0 i V8 (224 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2014 year | 2009 year | 1990 year |
| Production end: | 2016 year | 2011 year | 1998 year |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | SUV | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 8.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.7 l/100 km | 13.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.367 | 0.36 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 95 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 157 g/km | ||
| Power: | 220 hp | 272 hp | 224 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500-6200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h | 225 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.7 sec | 8.4 sec | 8 sec |
| Torque: | 350 Nm @ 1500-4400 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. | 385 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | CULC | M 272.967 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1984 cm3 | 3498 cm3 | 4981 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.7 | 8.4 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 76.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.9 mm | 101.6 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 DSG | 7G-TRONIC | 4 |
| Length: | 4278 mm | 4781 mm | 4861 mm |
| Width: | 1808 mm | 1911 mm | 1794 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2021 mm | 2124 mm | |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1815 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2537 mm | 2915 mm | 2736 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1627 mm | 1491 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1544 mm | 1629 mm | 1491 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 136 mm | 210 mm | |
| Approach angle: | 13.5 ° | 27 ° | |
| Departure angle: | 14.8 ° | 26 ° | |
| Ramp angle: | 11 ° | 17 ° | |
| Climb angle: | 45 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 866 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1000 mm | ||
| Wading depth: | 500 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 310 l | 833 l | 443 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 905 l | 2050 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent type McPherson | Coil spring | |
| Rear suspension: | Semi-independent, spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1860 kg | 2830 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 kg | 2060 kg | 1540 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m | 11.6 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 215/55 R17; 235/45 R18 | Front wheel tires: 235/65 R17; 255/55 R18; 255/50 R19; 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21 | 205/65 R15 H |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 17; 8J x 18 | Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20; 9J x 21 |