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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 180

156 hp1595 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    226 km/h
    140 mph
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,350kg2,976lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
71.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.8s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km520mi
Calculated
651km404mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
405L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
41L
CO2 emissions-
142g/km

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 (W205)C 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.8 s
33.2 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
93 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 (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200: 7 hp (5 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 (W205)C 180
250 Nm
184 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
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
1,350 kg
2,976 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
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
225 km/h
140 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 2008.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 1808.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200: 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-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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
836 km
520 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
651 km
404 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
8.6 s
226 km/h
140 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
156 hp
116 kW
8.3 s
225 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200 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
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.3 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
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 180
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
836 km
520 mi
651 km
404 mi
CO2 score
-
142 g/km
Trunk score
405 L
14.3 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (W205) C 180
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 185 km (115 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 180

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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