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Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003 2.0 RCvsMercedes-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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Peugeot 206 · Facelift 2003

2.0 RC

177 hp1997 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2007
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
177hp132kW
193hp144kW
Torque
202Nm149lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.1s
Calculated
35.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
184Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
581km361mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,997cc122cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
3,835mm151in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,673mm66in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,442mm96in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,437mm57in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
210L
435L
Max trunk volume
992L
1,995L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
54L
CO2 emissions
204g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 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
MetricPeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.1 s
35.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo has 16 hp more than Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
202 Nm
149 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
1,100 kg
2,425 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (W169) A 200 Turbo and Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC: 0.7 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
581 km
361 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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 (W169) 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
Peugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RC
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 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
VehiclePeugeot206Facelift 20032.0 RCMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
177 hp
132 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
202 Nm
149 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
210 L
7.4 cu ft
Length
3,835 mm
151.0 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
581 km
361 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
204 g/km
-
Trunk score
210 L
7.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 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
VehiclePeugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RCMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 206 Facelift 2003 2.0 RC

  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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