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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180

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 (W177)

A 180

136 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180

  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    741 km
    461 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 180
Power
193hp144kW
136hp101kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,865kg4,112lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
9.2s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
48.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
8.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
107hp/t80kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
157Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
741km461mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
435L
-
Max trunk volume
1,995L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
43L
CO2 emissions-
132g/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 (W177) A 180PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180: 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 (W177)A 180-1,460 rpm1,710 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 (W177)A 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
8.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
9.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
48.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
140 km/h
87 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 (W177)A 180
136 hp
101 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 57 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 57 hp (43 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 (W177)A 180
200 Nm
148 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 (W177)A 180
1,275 kg
2,811 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 (W177)A 180
215 km/h
134 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 (W177)A 1809.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180: 1.9 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 (W177)A 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 2.1 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 (W177)A 180
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 (W177)A 180
741 km
461 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 (W177)A 180
136 hp
101 kW
9.2 s
215 km/h
134 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 (W177)A 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (W177)A 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 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 (W177)A 180
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
9.2 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 (W177)A 180
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 180
Power
193 hp
144 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
9.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
741 km
461 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
107 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.4 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 (W177) A 180
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 57 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 1.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 180

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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