Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 SvsCupra TCR 2.0 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

AMG A 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
VS

Cupra TCR

2.0 TSI

350 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    294 hp/t
    219 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SCupraTCR2.0 TSI
Power
421hp314kW
350hp261kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
267 km/h
166 mph
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
54.2s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
294hp/t219kW/t133hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,363mm172in
Width
1,850mm73in
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Height
1,412mm56in
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Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,666mm105in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,950mm77in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,950mm77in
Ground clearance
97mm4in
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Trunk volume
370L
-
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
51L
-
CO2 emissions
192g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 SCupra TCR 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
CupraTCR2.0 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SCupraTCR2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
267 km/h
166 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S has 71 hp more than Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
1,190 kg
2,624 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)AMG A 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
267 km/h
166 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 (W177)AMG A 45 S3.9 s
CupraTCR2.0 TSI5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S and Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI: 1.3 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
CupraTCR2.0 TSI
350 hp
261 kW
5.2 s
267 km/h
166 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)AMG A 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
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-

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SCupraTCR2.0 TSI
Power
421 hp
314 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,363 mm
171.8 in
Height-
Range score
607 km
377 mi
-
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
294 hp/t
219 kW/t
3.4 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 (W177) AMG A 45 S
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Cupra TCR 2.0 TSI

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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