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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220dvsMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

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 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2020-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206)

C 220d

200 hp1993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2021-present

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    935 km
    581 mi
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
190hp142kW
200hp149kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,380kg5,247lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.3s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
935km581mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu in
1,993cc122cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,751mm187in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,437mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,865mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,613mm64in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
395L
455L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
40L

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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220d4,000 rpm1,600 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d4,200 rpm1,800-2,800 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.3 s
24.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220d
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d has 10 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: 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 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
440 Nm
325 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 220d
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
1,680 kg
3,704 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 220d
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: 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 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d: 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 220d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 220d
935 km
581 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
246 km/h
153 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
200 hp
149 kW
7.3 s
245 km/h
152 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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

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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 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-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220d
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.3 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 220d
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 220dMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,549 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
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
Range score
935 km
581 mi
769 km
478 mi
Trunk score
395 L
13.9 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 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 220dMercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 220d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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