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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 35vsCupra Born · Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

Cupra Born · Facelift 2026

VZ 84 kWh

326 hpElectricRWDAutomaticHatchback2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
306hp228kW
326hp243kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
545Nm402lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
2,004kg4,418lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
272Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
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Length
4,436mm175in
4,336mm171in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,809mm71in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,543mm61in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,766mm109in
Front track-
1,538mm61in
Rear track-
1,517mm60in
Trunk volume-
385L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
33.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh has 20 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
545 Nm
402 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
2,004 kg
4,418 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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and Cupra Born Facelift 2026 VZ 84 kWh: 0.9 s.

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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
326 hp
243 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,336 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35CupraBornFacelift 2026VZ 84 kWh
Power
306 hp
228 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
545 Nm
402 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
210 km/h130 mph
Restricted
200 km/h124 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
2,004 kg
4,418 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,336 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,543 mm
60.7 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
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Trunk score
-
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35

  • Is 434 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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