Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180

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

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 180

170 hp1496 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 180

136 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
Power
170hp127kW
136hp101kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
38.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t78kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
153Nm/t103lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
754km469mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,601mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,613mm64in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
455L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1805,500-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 1805,500 rpm1,460-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
38.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
136 hp
101 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 has 34 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
1,305 kg
2,877 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1808.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 1808.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180: 0.3 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180: 0.8 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
615 km
382 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
754 km
469 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
136 hp
101 kW
8.9 s
216 km/h
134 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.9 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 180
Power
170 hp
127 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
615 km
382 mi
754 km
469 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
104 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 180

  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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