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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsLancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

Lancia Delta III (844)

1.9 Multijet

190 hp1910 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboHatchback2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,018 km
    632 mi
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboLanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Power
193hp144kW
190hp142kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
87.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
1,018km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,910cc117cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,797mm71in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,499mm59in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
435L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
58L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboLancia Delta III (844) 1.9 MultijetPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboLanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
38.8 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 3 hp more than Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet.

The biggest power difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
227 km/h
141 mph
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has more power, Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 0.1 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
222 km/h
138 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.9 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
LanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboLanciaDelta III (844)1.9 Multijet
Power
193 hp
144 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.9 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,499 mm
59.0 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
1,018 km
632 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboLancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lancia Delta III (844) 1.9 Multijet

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 334 km (208 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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