Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 SvsHonda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020 2.0

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) · Facelift 2020

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2021

Comparison overview

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

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 power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    607 km
    377 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0

  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
421hp314kW
320hp239kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
18.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
597km371mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,557mm179in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,877mm74in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,602mm63in
Ground clearance
97mm4in
126mm5in
Trunk volume
370L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,209L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
51L
46L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
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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 SHonda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
18.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
175 km/h
109 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S has 101 hp more than Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: 101 hp (75 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
400 Nm
295 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
1,420 kg
3,131 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.05.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0: 1.9 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)AMG A 45 S
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: 0.7 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
607 km
377 mi
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
597 km
371 mi

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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 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 (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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S 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)AMG A 45 S
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 s
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SHondaCivic Type R (FK8)Facelift 20202.0
Power
421 hp
314 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
597 km
371 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) AMG A 45 SHonda Civic Type R (FK8) Facelift 2020 2.0
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 101 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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