Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200vsMercedes-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 (W206)

C 200

204 hp1496 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
Power
204hp152kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
65.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
60.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
24.3s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,496cc91cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
420L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions-
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 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 (W206)C 2005,800-6,100 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm6,350 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 (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.3 s
24.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 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 (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 has 14 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 (W206) C 200: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
300 Nm
221 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 (W206)C 200
1,630 kg
3,594 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 (W206)C 200
241 km/h
150 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 (W206)C 2007.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2207.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200: 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 (W206)C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (W206)C 200
725 km
450 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 (W206)C 200
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
241 km/h
150 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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 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 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 (W206)C 200
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 200
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 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 (W206)C 200
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 (W206)C 200Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220
Power
204 hp
152 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
-
153 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (W206) C 200Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 200

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 37 km (23 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • 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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