Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200vsDS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

DS 3 Crossback

1.2 PureTech

155 hp1199 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCrossover2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    800 km
    497 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
163hp122kW
155hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
54.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
800km497mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,199cc73cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,118mm162in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,791mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,534mm60in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,558mm101in
Front track
1,567mm62in
-
Rear track
1,547mm61in
-
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
350L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,050L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
44L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: Power / Torque
  • DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2005,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech5,500 rpm1,750 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
54.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 has 8 hp more than DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
1,205 kg
2,657 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)A 200
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
208 km/h
129 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)A 2008.2 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech8.2 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 (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 0.8 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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
683 km
424 mi
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
800 km
497 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
155 hp
116 kW
8.2 s
208 km/h
129 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)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 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 (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
155 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 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 (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200DS3 Crossback1.2 PureTech
Power
163 hp
122 kW
155 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,118 mm
162.1 in
Height
1,534 mm
60.4 in
Range score
683 km
424 mi
800 km
497 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

DS 3 Crossback 1.2 PureTech

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 117 km (73 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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