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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022 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) · Facelift 2015

AMG A 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
381hp284kW
224hp167kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,080kg4,586lb
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
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,367mm172in
4,558mm179in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,558mm61in
Ground clearance
80mm3in
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Trunk volume
341L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
-
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
51L
CO2 emissions
171g/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 (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
19.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 has 157 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: 157 hp (117 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 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)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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

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)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 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)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.4 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
381 hp
284 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
6.4 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
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
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
Range score
767 km
477 mi
689 km
428 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
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Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
148 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Has 157 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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