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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 200d

163 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    889 km
    552 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Power
163hp122kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
28.0s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
717km445mi
Calculated
889km552mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
420L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
40L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.0 s
29.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
1,650 kg
3,638 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 Sedan (V177)A 200
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
230 km/h
143 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 Sedan (V177)A 2008.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200: 0.6 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 Sedan (V177)A 200
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200: 1.5 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 Sedan (V177)A 200
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
717 km
445 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
889 km
552 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
163 hp
122 kW
7.7 s
230 km/h
143 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 Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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

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 Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d 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 Sedan (V177)A 200
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.7 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 Sedan (V177)A 200
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200d
Power
163 hp
122 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
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
Range score
717 km
445 mi
889 km
552 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 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 Sedan (V177) A 200Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200d

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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