Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

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 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2018-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205)

C 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Lightest
    1,405 kg
    3,097 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,065 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
224hp167kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,405kg3,097lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,045kg4,508lb
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
59.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
20.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,686mm184in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,588mm63in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
139g/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 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 2505,800 rpm1,800 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
20.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 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 Sedan (V177)A 250
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,405 kg
3,097 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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 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 Sedan (V177)A 2506.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 2506.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250: 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 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: 0.5 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 250
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 250
761 km
473 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
1,065 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 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 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
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 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-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 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 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.5 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 250
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)C 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,405 kg
3,097 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
153 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Sedan (V177) A 250Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) C 250

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 303 km (188 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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