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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 35vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026 S 350d

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

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

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2022-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) · Facelift 2026

S 350d

313 hp2989 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2026-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 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
    1,580 kg
    3,483 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    194 hp/t
    144 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
306hp228kW
313hp233kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
2,155kg4,751lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,890kg6,371lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
44.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
17.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
302Nm/t202lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
1,118km694mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,989cc182cu in
Length
4,570mm180in
5,194mm204in
Width
1,797mm71in
1,921mm76in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,688mm66in
Trunk volume-
510L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
76L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 355,800 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d3,600-4,800 rpm1,200-3,200 rpm5,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
17.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 7 hp (5 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 Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
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

Although Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 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) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d: 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: 1.6 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
313 hp
233 kW
5.4 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 Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG 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-
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 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
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)Facelift 2026S 350d
Power
306 hp
228 kW
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
2,155 kg
4,751 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,570 mm
179.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Length
5,194 mm
204.5 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
1,118 km
694 mi
Trunk score
-
510 L
18.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35

  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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

Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) Facelift 2026 S 350d

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 511 km (317 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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