Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220dvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TB MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
177hp132kW
170hp127kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
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Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
1,224km761mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
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Trunk volume
341L
-
Max trunk volume
1,157L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
114g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
39.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d has 7 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
220 km/h
137 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,143 km
710 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1,224 km
761 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
177 hp
132 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,143 km
710 mi
1,224 km
761 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
114 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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