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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
193hp144kW
163hp122kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
823km511mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
435L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
1,195L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
51L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.6 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
39.8 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 30 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
1,375 kg
3,031 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
227 km/h
141 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
221 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 (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 0.5 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 1.7 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
8.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
221 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 (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
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-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.0 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.5 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
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
193 hp
144 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.0 s
8.5 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
823 km
511 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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