Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 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)

AMG A 45

387 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
VS

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

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    387 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    480 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
387hp289kW
193hp144kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
43.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
13.0s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,407mm55in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
94mm4in
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Trunk volume
370L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
54L
CO2 emissions
192g/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) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 456,500 rpm4,750-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
36.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
193 km/h
120 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
387 hp
289 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 has 194 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 194 hp (145 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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)AMG A 45
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
227 km/h
141 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)AMG A 454.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3.9 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)AMG A 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45: 0.5 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)AMG A 45
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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)AMG A 45
607 km
377 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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)AMG A 45
387 hp
289 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
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 (W177)AMG A 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 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
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
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

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)AMG A 45
Power
387 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 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)AMG A 45
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.1 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

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)AMG A 45
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
387 hp
289 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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
607 km
377 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
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Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45

  • Has 194 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 3.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 103 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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