Car comparison

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

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

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Cupra TCR

2.0 TSI

350 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176)

AMG A 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    267 km/h
    166 mph
  • Lightest
    1,150 kg
    2,535 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    304 hp/t
    227 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCupraTCR2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
350hp261kW
360hp268kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,150kg2,535lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight-
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.9s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
52.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
304hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
365Nm/t244lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
789km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,363mm172in
4,359mm172in
Width-
1,780mm70in
Height-
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,666mm105in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,950mm77in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,950mm77in
1,561mm61in
Trunk volume-
341L
Max trunk volume-
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank-
56L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45PowerTorque
  • Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CupraTCR2.0 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCupraTCR2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
15.3 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
184 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 10 hp more than Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 454.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
5.2 s
267 km/h
166 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCupraTCR2.0 TSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
350 hp
261 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,150 kg
2,535 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
-
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
-
789 km
490 mi
Trunk score
-
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
304 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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