Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220dvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

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

2.0 JTDM

175 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    113 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,395 km
    867 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
177hp132kW
175hp130kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
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Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
82.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
1,395km867mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,956cc119cu 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
-
Trunk volume
341L
-
Max trunk volume
1,157L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
113g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM: 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 20162.0 JTDM3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 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 20162.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
39.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
147 km/h
91 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 20162.0 JTDM
175 hp
130 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d has 2 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 2 hp (1 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 20162.0 JTDM
350 Nm
258 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 20162.0 JTDM
1,335 kg
2,943 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 20162.0 JTDM
219 km/h
136 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 20162.0 JTDM7.8 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 2.0 JTDM: 0.3 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 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 0.6 L/100 km.

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 20162.0 JTDM
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 20162.0 JTDM
1,395 km
867 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 20162.0 JTDM
175 hp
130 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 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 20162.0 JTDM
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 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 20162.0 JTDM
Power
175 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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 20162.0 JTDM
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
7.8 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 20162.0 JTDM
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTDM
Power
177 hp
132 kW
175 hp
130 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
1,395 km
867 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
113 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 2.0 JTDM
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km7.52 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi12.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal645 L170 US gal142 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,129 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDM

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 252 km (157 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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