Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250vsDS 9 1.6 PureTech

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

DS 9

1.6 PureTech

225 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

DS 9 1.6 PureTech

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,053 km
    654 mi
  • Largest trunk
    510 L
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250DS91.6 PureTech
Power
224hp167kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
2,075kg4,575lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
60.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
1,053km654mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,934mm194in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,932mm76in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,895mm114in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,566mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume
420L
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
60L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250DS 9 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: Power / Torque
  • DS 9 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2505,800 rpm1,800 rpm6,050 rpm
DS91.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250DS91.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
DS91.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW

DS 9 1.6 PureTech has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 and DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
DS91.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
DS91.6 PureTech
1,540 kg
3,395 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DS91.6 PureTech
236 km/h
147 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 Sedan (V177)A 2506.3 s
DS91.6 PureTech8.1 s

Although DS 9 1.6 PureTech has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 and DS 9 1.6 PureTech: 1.8 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 9 1.6 PureTech and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
DS91.6 PureTech
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
683 km
424 mi
DS91.6 PureTech
1,053 km
654 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
DS91.6 PureTech
225 hp
168 kW
8.1 s
236 km/h
147 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
DS91.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
DS91.6 PureTech
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.1 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
DS91.6 PureTech
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250DS91.6 PureTech
Power
224 hp
167 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
4,934 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
683 km
424 mi
1,053 km
654 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 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 Sedan (V177) A 250DS 9 1.6 PureTech
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 km/h (18 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

DS 9 1.6 PureTech

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 370 km (230 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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