Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176)

AMG A 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    490 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
360hp268kW
224hp167kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
59.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km490mi
Calculated
761km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,549mm179in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
420L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
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 A-class (W176) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,700 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2505,800 rpm1,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 136 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 136 hp (101 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
1,450 kg
3,197 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 (W176)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W176)AMG A 454.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2506.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: 1.7 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 (W176)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
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-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
789 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
761 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 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 (W176)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
Power
360 hp
268 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
789 km
490 mi
761 km
473 mi
CO2 score
-
153 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 89 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 28 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 79 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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