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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

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

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    520 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
193hp144kW
163hp122kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
836km520mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
435L
405L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
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Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
51L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
32.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
1,395 kg
3,075 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
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200: 1.3 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 1.8 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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
7.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.6 s
226 km/h
140 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/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 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
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.6 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
193 hp
144 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
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
684 km
425 mi
836 km
520 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 TurboMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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

  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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