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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

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

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,155 kg
    2,546 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
193hp144kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,155kg2,546lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
435L
160L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
54L
50L
CO2 emissions-
149g/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 TurboMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 9 hp more than Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 9 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
1,155 kg
2,546 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
223 km/h
139 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo7.3 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has more power, Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 0.1 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 1.5 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
223 km/h
139 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 (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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 (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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 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 (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
MiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMiniHatch (R56)Cooper S 1.6
Power
193 hp
144 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,155 kg
2,546 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboMini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mini Hatch (R56) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 98 km (61 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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