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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180vsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200

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 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2022

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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    520 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
32.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
615km382mi
Calculated
836km520mi
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
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
405L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
51L

Performance charts

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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 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
32.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180 has 7 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 C-class (W206) C 180: 7 hp (5 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 200
250 Nm
184 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 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
231 km/h
144 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 1808.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2008.6 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 180
615 km
382 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
836 km
520 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 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-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 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-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 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 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-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 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-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 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 180Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
836 km
520 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
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 C-class (W206) C 180Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 180

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 221 km (137 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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