Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
193hp144kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance-
93mm4in
Trunk volume
435L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
56L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

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 TurboMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
30.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
228 km/h
142 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2206.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 0.4 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 1.3 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
193 hp
144 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 94 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 165 km (102 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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