Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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A 200 Turbo
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Automatic
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.3 s
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph Unrestricted220 km/h137 mph Restricted
- Most powerful193 hp144 kW
- Highest torque280 Nm207 lb-ft
- Lightest1,305 kg2,877 lb
- Best power-to-weight148 hp/t110 kW/t6.8 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Best estimated range684 km425 mi
- Largest trunk435 L
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193hp144kW | 193hp144kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,305kg2,877lb | 1,305kg2,877lb |
| Gross weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated | 227 km/h 141 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 88.4s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 8.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.9s Calculated | 36.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated | 7.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 15.2s Calculated | 15.8s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated | 215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 684km425mi Calculated | 684km425mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,034cc124cu in | 2,034cc124cu in |
| Length | 3,838mm151in | 3,838mm151in |
| Width | 1,764mm69in | 1,764mm69in |
| Height | 1,595mm63in | 1,595mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,568mm101in | 2,568mm101in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,547mm61in | 1,547mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 435L | 435L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,995L | 1,995L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 54L | 54L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Automatic: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Manual: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 5,000 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 5,000 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.3 s | 8.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 31.9 s | 36.1 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited | 227 km/h 141 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.8 s | 13.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.2 s | 15.8 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 152 km/h 94 mph | 147 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 193 hp 144 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 193 hp 144 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 227 km/h 141 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 7.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 8.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Automatic and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Manual: 0.7 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 684 km 425 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 684 km 425 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 193 hp 144 kW | 7.3 s | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 193 hp 144 kW | 8.0 s | 227 km/h 141 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Automatic 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 7.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 8.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboAutomatic | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboManual | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 193 hp 144 kW | 193 hp 144 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.3 s | 8.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 684 km 425 mi | 684 km 425 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Automatic | Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Manual |
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| Consumption | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.83 LC100 km | 13.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,074 LC/year | 2,074 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Automatic
- Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Manual
No measurable advantages in the available data.
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest top speed
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