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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35vsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177)

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
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Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
306hp228kW
325hp242kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
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Length
4,549mm179in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,446mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
420L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
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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 35Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) AMG A 35: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5,525 rpm325-5,200 rpm5,775 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
177 km/h
110 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has 19 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 Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 19 hp (14 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
420 Nm
310 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5.6 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh 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 Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 0.8 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)AMG A 35
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)AMG A 35TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
306 hp
228 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
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CO2 score
167 g/km
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Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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) AMG A 35
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 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
  • Smallest trunk

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