Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35vsMercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) · Facelift 2018

C 400 V6

333 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2021

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

  • Most powerful
    333 hp
    248 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    225 hp/t
    168 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    805 km
    500 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
306hp228kW
333hp248kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
324Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,996cc183cu 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
1,547mm61in
-
Ground clearance
104mm4in
92mm4in
Trunk volume
420L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
66L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
187g/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) AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 355,800 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
14.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
480 Nm
354 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)AMG A 35
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
1,480 kg
3,263 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)AMG A 35
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)AMG A 354.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V64.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: 0.1 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)AMG A 35
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6: 0.9 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)AMG A 35
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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)AMG A 35
699 km
434 mi
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
805 km
500 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
333 hp
248 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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)AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6 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)AMG A 35
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.9 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)AMG A 35
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzC-class (W205)Facelift 2018C 400 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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-
Length
4,686 mm
184.5 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
805 km
500 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
187 g/km
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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) AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W205) Facelift 2018 C 400 V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 106 km (66 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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