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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
163hp122kW
193hp144kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume-
435L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
54L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2005,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
31.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

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 200: 0.9 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 (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
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

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 (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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

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 (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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-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 (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.2 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

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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
163 hp
122 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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
Range score
683 km
424 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
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Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (1 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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