Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 220dvsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 220d

194 hp1950 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2021
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    194 hp
    145 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    854 km
    531 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
Power
194hp145kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
24.0s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
128hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
854km531mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,686mm184in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,588mm63in
1,567mm62in
Rear track-
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
92mm4in
104mm4in
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
41L
51L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d-1,600-2,800 rpm3,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2205,800 rpm1,600 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.0 s
24.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
1,445 kg
3,186 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2207.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: 0.1 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: 1.9 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
131 hp/t
98 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
854 km
531 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
194 hp
145 kW
6.9 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 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-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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

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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
Power
194 hp
145 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.0 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 (W205)Facelift 2018C 220d
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 220dMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
Power
194 hp
145 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
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
Range score
854 km
531 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
153 g/km
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
128 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 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 C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220dMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 220d

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 93 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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