Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 SvsMercedes-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)

AMG A 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
VS

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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

  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
421hp314kW
193hp144kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
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
11.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-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
1,412mm56in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
97mm4in
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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
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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) AMG A 45 SMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: 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)AMG A 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 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)AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
31.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
5.2 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S has 228 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 S: 228 hp (170 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
500 Nm
369 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)AMG A 45 S
1,550 kg
3,417 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)AMG A 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3.4 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)AMG A 45 S
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 S: 0.5 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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)AMG A 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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)AMG A 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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) AMG A 45 S 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)AMG A 45 S
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
421 hp
314 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 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
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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
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
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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) AMG A 45 SMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S

  • Has 228 hp more
  • Has 220 Nm more
  • Is 3.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 124 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 245 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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