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

A 200 Turbo (Stage 3)

289 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)

251 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)

228 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    289 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 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
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
Power
289hp216kW+96 hp
251hp187kW+58 hp
228hp170kW+35 hp
193hp144kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft+154 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+98 Nm
342Nm252lb-ft+62 Nm
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,305kg2,877lb
1,305kg2,877lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
+38 km/h
252 km/h
157 mph
+25 km/h
244 km/h
152 mph
+17 km/h
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
81.0s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph-3.4 s
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s-1.8 s
6.8s-1.2 s
7.2s-0.8 s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
20.5s-15.5 s
Calculated
24.4s-11.7 s
Calculated
27.6s-8.5 s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.5s-1.1 s
Calculated
6.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.8s-1.0 s
Calculated
15.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
222hp/t165kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
2,034cc124cu in
2,034cc124cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
3,838mm151in
3,838mm151in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,764mm69in
1,764mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,568mm101in
2,568mm101in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
435L
435L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
1,995L
1,995L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
54L
54L
54L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hpMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 2) 251 hpMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 1) 228 hpMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 193 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 2) 251 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 1) 228 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 193 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hp5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hp5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hp5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp5,000 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 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
24.4 s
27.6 s
36.1 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
15.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp has 96 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 193 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 193 hp and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp: 96 hp (72 kW).

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) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 193 hp: 1.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 2) 251 hp and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 1) 228 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
6.2 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hp
251 hp
187 kW
6.8 s
252 km/h
157 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hp
228 hp
170 kW
7.2 s
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 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 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hp
Power
251 hp
187 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
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

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 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hp
Power
251 hp
187 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hp
Power
228 hp
170 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
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-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp 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 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 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 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hp
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
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 Turbo (Stage 3)289 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 2)251 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo (Stage 1)228 hpMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo193 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
251 hp
187 kW
228 hp
170 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
342 Nm
252 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
7.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
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
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
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
684 km
425 mi
684 km
425 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
222 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 289 hpMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 2) 251 hpMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 1) 228 hpMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 193 hp
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 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 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo (Stage 3) 289 hp

  • Has 39 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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