Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200dvsVolkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

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 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Volkswagen Virtus

GTS 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200dVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,405kg3,097lb
1,271kg2,802lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
-
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
33.1s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
878km545mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,649mm104in
Front track
1,567mm62in
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Rear track
1,558mm61in
-
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
395L
521L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
52L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200dVolkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200d: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200d4,000 rpm1,400 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI5,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200dVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.1 s
36.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
3.0 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200d
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
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 200d
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
1,271 kg
2,802 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 200d
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 200d8.7 s
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI8.7 s

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 200d
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
227 km/h
141 mph
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
VolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 200dVolkswagenVirtusGTS 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
1,271 kg
2,802 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
878 km
545 mi
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Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
521 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 200d
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Virtus GTS 1.4 TSI

  • Is 134 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 126 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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