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

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    684 km
    425 mi
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManualMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
Power
193hp144kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Manual: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Automatic: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManual5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManualMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
36.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Automatic and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo Manual: 0.7 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 TurboManual
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

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 TurboManual
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManual
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
220 km/h
137 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 TurboManual
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManual
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Automatic 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 TurboManual
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManual
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 (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboManualMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 TurboAutomatic
Power
193 hp
144 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
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
684 km
425 mi
684 km
425 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo ManualMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo Automatic
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

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