Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

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 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 200

184 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.9 mpg US
    38.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    136 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
25.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.9mpg US38.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
672km418mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
1,567mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
41L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
136g/km

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 220Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2205,800 rpm1,600 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2005,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
25.6 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
300 Nm
221 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 220
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
1,390 kg
3,064 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 220
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
237 km/h
147 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 2207.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2007.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200: 0.2 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 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: 0.6 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 220
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 220
761 km
473 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
672 km
418 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
237 km/h
147 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 (W205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 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 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.2 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 220
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 200
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
672 km
418 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 Sedan (V177) A 220Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 89 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 200

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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