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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220dvsMercedes-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 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
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 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220dMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
190hp142kW
193hp144kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
1,567mm62in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
345L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220dMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d: 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 220d4,000 rpm1,600 rpm4,250 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 220dMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
31.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 3 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
400 Nm
295 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 220d
1,500 kg
3,307 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 220d
233 km/h
145 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

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 0.5 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 2.9 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 220d
127 hp/t
94 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 220d
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
233 km/h
145 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 (W177) A 220d 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 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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 220d
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 220dMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
190 hp
142 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 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
1,020 km
634 mi
684 km
425 mi
Trunk score
345 L
12.2 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 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 220dMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d

  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 336 km (209 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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