Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) 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)

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
224hp167kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
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
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
-
Trunk volume-
435L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
54L
CO2 emissions
149g/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) A 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250: 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 (W177)A 2505,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 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 (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 has 31 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 (W177) A 250: 31 hp (23 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
350 Nm
258 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 (W177)A 250
1,380 kg
3,042 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 (W177)A 250
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2506.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 1.1 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 (W177)A 250
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 1.4 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)A 250
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
662 km
411 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.2 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 (W177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 (W177)A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W177) A 250 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)A 250
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 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 (W177)A 250
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
224 hp
167 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
662 km
411 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Has 31 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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