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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022 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) · Facelift 2022

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz W108

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1970-1972

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    689 km
    428 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 220Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,075kg4,575lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
63.0s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
56.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,558mm179in
4,900mm193in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,429mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
395L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 220Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022A 2205,500 rpm-5,750 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)Facelift 2022A 220Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
56.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
3.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
11.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
14.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
16.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 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) Facelift 2022 A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022A 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)Facelift 2022A 220
1,510 kg
3,329 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)Facelift 2022A 220
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 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)Facelift 2022A 2207.2 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 2.2 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)Facelift 2022A 220
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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) Facelift 2022 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8: 5.6 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)Facelift 2022A 220
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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)Facelift 2022A 220
689 km
428 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)Facelift 2022A 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 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)Facelift 2022A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,558 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 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)Facelift 2022A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022A 220
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzW108280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 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)Facelift 2022A 220
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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)Facelift 2022A 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
7.2 s
9.4 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,558 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,429 mm
56.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,900 mm
192.9 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
689 km
428 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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) Facelift 2022 A 220Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 220

  • Has 14 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE 3.5 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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