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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220dvsHyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015 1.6

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

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

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Hyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015

1.6

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

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
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
177hp132kW
186hp139kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,285kg2,833lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
77.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
37.3s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
149mm6in
Trunk volume
341L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,015L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
165g/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 Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.65,500 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 220dHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
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
37.3 s
42.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 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
149 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 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 Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
1,285 kg
2,833 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
214 km/h
133 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d7.5 s
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.68.0 s

Although Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 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 Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 2.2 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
704 km
438 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW
8.0 s
214 km/h
133 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
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
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,285 kg
2,833 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,143 km
710 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,864 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 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 439 km (273 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 21 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 38 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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