Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250vsRenault Talisman 1.8 TCe

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

Renault Talisman

1.8 TCe

225 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
224hp167kW
225hp168kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,064kg4,550lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
761km473mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
4,849mm191in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,463mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,809mm111in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,609mm63in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
145mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
608L
Max trunk volume-
1,022L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
51L
CO2 emissions
153g/km
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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 250Renault Talisman 1.8 TCePowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250: Power / Torque
  • Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe: 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe5,200 rpm1,750 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
159 km/h
99 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW

Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe has 1 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 Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe: 1 hp (1 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
300 Nm
221 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
1,530 kg
3,373 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) A 250 and Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe: 1.3 s.

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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
225 hp
168 kW
7.6 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250RenaultTalisman1.8 TCe
Power
224 hp
167 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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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
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,849 mm
190.9 in
Height
1,463 mm
57.6 in
Range score
761 km
473 mi
-
CO2 score
153 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
608 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) A 250
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Talisman 1.8 TCe

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 188 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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