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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400evsMercedes-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 C-class (W206)

C 400e

252 hp1999 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2022-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    0.9 L/100 km
    261.3 mpg US
    313.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    5,556 km
    3,452 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
252hp188kW
224hp167kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
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
56.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.2s
Calculated
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
0.9L/100 km261.3mpg US313.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
5,556km3,452mi
Calculated
689km428mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,999cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,751mm187in
4,558mm179in
Width
1,820mm72in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,429mm56in
Wheelbase
2,865mm113in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,581mm62in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,583mm62in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
315L
395L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400eMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e: 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e6,100 rpm2,000 rpm6,350 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.2 s
19.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
178 km/h
111 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e has 28 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 C-class (W206) C 400e: 28 hp (21 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
1,515 kg
3,340 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 2506.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 1.0 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 6.5 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
5,556 km
3,452 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
689 km
428 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
252 hp
188 kW
5.4 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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 C-class (W206) C 400e 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
5.4 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400e
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 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-BenzC-class (W206)C 400eMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
252 hp
188 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 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
2,055 kg
4,530 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
0.9 L/100 km
261.3 mpg US
313.9 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,751 mm
187.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
5,556 km
3,452 mi
689 km
428 mi
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 C-class (W206) C 400eMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 A 250
Consumption0.9 L/100 km261.3 mpg US313.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km1.58 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi2.53 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used135 L36 US gal30 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost236.25 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W206) C 400e

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4,866 km (3,024 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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