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Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 35vsMercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d

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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)

S 400d

330 hp2925 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2020-2023

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Best estimated range
    942 km
    585 mi
  • 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
Power
306hp228kW
330hp246kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
1,580kg3,483lb
1,995kg4,398lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
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
44.3s99% 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
13.9s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
194hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
351Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
942km585mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,925cc178cu in
Length
4,570mm180in
5,179mm204in
Width
1,797mm71in
1,954mm77in
Height
1,413mm56in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
3,106mm122in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,660mm65in
Rear track
1,570mm62in
1,688mm66in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume-
550L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
65L

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) S 400dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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
13.9 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
191 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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) 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) 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
1,580 kg
3,483 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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)Facelift 2022AMG 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) 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) 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzS-class (W223)S 400d
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d and Mercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: 1.5 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-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
607 km
377 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)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)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)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)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)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)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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)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)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)Facelift 2022AMG 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
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
1,995 kg
4,398 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
5,179 mm
203.9 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
607 km
377 mi
942 km
585 mi
Trunk score
-
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
194 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class Sedan (V177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz S-class (W223) S 400d
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 300 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 335 km (208 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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