Car comparison

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6vsMercedes-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 207

RC 1.6

174 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    694 km
    432 mi
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

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

  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPeugeot207RC 1.6Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
174hp130kW
193hp144kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,600kg3,527lb
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
76.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
30.2s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
694km432mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,030mm159in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,472mm58in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,540mm100in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,468mm58in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
270L
435L
Max trunk volume
923L
1,995L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
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.

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Peugeot 207 RC 1.6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Peugeot207RC 1.66,000 rpm1,600-3,500 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
MetricPeugeot207RC 1.6Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.2 s
36.0 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
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo has 19 hp more than Peugeot 207 RC 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Peugeot207RC 1.6
240 Nm
177 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
1,250 kg
2,756 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
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
Peugeot207RC 1.67.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo7.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo has more power, Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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 Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
694 km
432 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
174 hp
130 kW
7.1 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
Power
174 hp
130 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 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
Peugeot207RC 1.6
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
VehiclePeugeot207RC 1.6Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
174 hp
130 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,030 mm
158.7 in
Height
1,472 mm
58.0 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
694 km
432 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
171 g/km
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Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePeugeot 207 RC 1.6Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Peugeot 207 RC 1.6

  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 165 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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