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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

AMG A 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2015-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    475 Nm
    350 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
381hp284kW
193hp144kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,367mm172in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
80mm3in
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Trunk volume
341L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
54L
CO2 emissions
171g/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 (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 has 188 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: 188 hp (140 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
220 km/h
137 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 3.1 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 0.6 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
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 (W176) Facelift 2015 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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 (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
381 hp
284 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
767 km
477 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
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Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Has 188 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 3.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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