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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220dvsHyundai i30 II · Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Hyundai i30 II · Facelift 2015

1.6 T-GDI

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,143 km
    710 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
177hp132kW
186hp139kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,394kg3,073lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
40.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
190Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
726km451mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,300mm169in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,545mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
341L
378L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,316L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
53L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
169g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dHyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI5,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
40.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
265 Nm
195 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
1,394 kg
3,073 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
220 km/h
137 mph
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 0.5 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI: 2.4 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,143 km
710 mi
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
726 km
451 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
186 hp
139 kW
8.0 s
219 km/h
136 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.0 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Hyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dHyundaii30 IIFacelift 20151.6 T-GDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
186 hp
139 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,394 kg
3,073 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Length
4,300 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,143 km
710 mi
726 km
451 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
169 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
378 L
13.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dHyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 417 km (259 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 42 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai i30 II Facelift 2015 1.6 T-GDI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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