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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220vsMercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

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 W108

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1970-1972

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    761 km
    473 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
8.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
82L
CO2 emissions
153g/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 W108 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
8.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
36.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
11.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
14.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
146 km/h
91 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 10 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 W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 10 hp (7 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
1,550 kg
3,417 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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 2207.0 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V89.0 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 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 W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 2.0 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 6.3 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.0 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 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 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.0 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-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-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
9.0 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 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-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
631 km
392 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 220Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 km (81 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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