Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d
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Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.3 s
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph Unrestricted220 km/h137 mph Restricted
- Most powerful193 hp144 kW
- Lightest1,305 kg2,877 lb
- Best power-to-weight148 hp/t110 kW/t6.8 kg/hp
- Largest trunk435 L
- Best overall score59/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d
- Highest torque320 Nm236 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,000 km621 mi
- Best economy score95/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 193hp144kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 280Nm207lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,305kg2,877lb | 1,415kg3,120lb |
| Gross weight | 1,730kg3,814lb | 1,995kg4,398lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 89.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 8.1s |
| 0-200 km/h | 31.9s Calculated | 35.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated | 7.7s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK | 4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK | 3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.2s Calculated | 15.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated | 106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated | 226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 684km425mi Calculated | 1,000km621mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,034cc124cu in | 1,950cc119cu 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 | 335L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,995L | 1,200L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 54L | 43L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 113g/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 Turbo: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 5,000 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | - | 1,400-3,200 rpm | 3,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.3 s | 8.1 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 31.9 s | 35.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.0 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.8 s | 13.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.2 s | 15.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 152 km/h 94 mph | 147 km/h 92 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 150 hp 112 kW |
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 43 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 43 hp (32 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 320 Nm 236 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 Turbo | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 1,415 kg 3,120 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 Turbo | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 7.3 s |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 8.1 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 200d: 0.8 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 Turbo | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3.6 L/100 km.
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 Turbo | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 106 hp/t 79 kW/t 9.4 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 Turbo | 684 km 425 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | 1,000 km 621 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| 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 200d | 150 hp 112 kW | 8.1 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.
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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 Turbo |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d |
| 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| 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 200d | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | 8.1 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 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 200d | 106 hp/t 79 kW/t 9.4 kg/hp | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 193 hp 144 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.3 s | 8.1 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | 1,415 kg 3,120 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | 4.3 L/100 km 54.7 mpg US 65.7 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 684 km 425 mi | 1,000 km 621 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 113 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | 335 L 11.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 148 hp/t 110 kW/t 6.8 kg/hp | 106 hp/t 79 kW/t 9.4 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 | Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d |
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| Consumption | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK | 4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 13.83 LC100 km | 7.52 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi | 12.11 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal | 645 L170 US gal142 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,074 LC/year | 1,129 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
- Has 43 hp more
- Is 110 kg lighter
- Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 100 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d
- Has 40 Nm more
- Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 316 km (197 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Smallest trunk
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