Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008
A 200 Turbo
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
- Lightest1,305 kg2,877 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range684 km425 mi
- Largest trunk435 L
- Best economy score86/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.1 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful387 hp289 kW
- Highest torque480 Nm354 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight250 hp/t187 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 387hp289kW | 193hp144kW |
| Torque | 480Nm354lb-ft | 280Nm207lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,545kg3,406lb | 1,305kg2,877lb |
| Gross weight | 2,080kg4,586lb | 1,730kg3,814lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 43.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1s | 7.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.0s Calculated | 31.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.9s Calculated | 6.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK | 6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.0s Calculated | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 250hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton Calculated | 215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 607km377mi Calculated | 684km425mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 2,034cc124cu in |
| Length | 4,445mm175in | 3,838mm151in |
| Width | 1,850mm73in | 1,764mm69in |
| Height | 1,407mm55in | 1,595mm63in |
| Wheelbase | 2,729mm107in | 2,568mm101in |
| Front track | 1,597mm63in | 1,552mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,558mm61in | 1,547mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 94mm4in | - |
| Trunk volume | 370L | 435L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,210L | 1,995L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 51L | 54L |
| CO2 emissions | 192g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 6,500 rpm | 4,750-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 5,000 rpm | 1,800 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.9 s | 6.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.1 s | 7.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.0 s | 31.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.3 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.9 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.2 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.0 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 152 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 387 hp 289 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 193 hp 144 kW |
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 has 194 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 194 hp (145 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 480 Nm 354 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 1,545 kg 3,406 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 4.1 s |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 7.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3.2 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 (W177)AMG A 45 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 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 (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 0.5 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 (W177)AMG A 45 | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 607 km 377 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | 684 km 425 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 387 hp 289 kW | 4.1 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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.
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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 (W177)AMG A 45 |
| 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo |
| 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 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 (W177)AMG A 45 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 4.1 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 387 hp 289 kW | 193 hp 144 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 480 Nm 354 lb-ft | 280 Nm 207 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.1 s | 7.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,545 kg 3,406 lb | 1,305 kg 2,877 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km 29.8 mpg US 35.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 607 km 377 mi | 684 km 425 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 192 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 370 L 13.1 cu ft | 435 L 15.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 250 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 | Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo |
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| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK | 7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km | 13.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi | 22.25 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal | 1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year | 2,074 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45
- Has 194 hp more
- Has 200 Nm more
- Is 3.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 103 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
- Smallest trunk
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
- Is 240 kg lighter
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
- Has 65 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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