Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

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 S-class (W223)

S 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    700 Nm
    516 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
306hp228kW
330hp246kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,770kg6,107lb
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
54.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,549mm179in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
420L
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
65L
CO2 emissions
167g/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) AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d: 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d3,600-4,200 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm4,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
16.4 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
181 km/h
113 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d has 24 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 S-class (W223) S 400d: 24 hp (18 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
700 Nm
516 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
1,995 kg
4,398 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d5.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 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 S-class (W223) S 400d: 0.6 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 Sedan (V177)AMG A 35
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
942 km
585 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
330 hp
246 kW
5.4 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.4 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 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-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 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
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
942 km
585 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 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 S-class (W223) S 400d
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 500 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 243 km (151 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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