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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220vsSkoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Skoda Octavia III

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,388kg3,060lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,973kg4,350lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
31.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,460mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
341L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
154g/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 (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
31.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
1,388 kg
3,060 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
228 km/h
142 mph
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 2206.9 s
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI: 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
848 km
527 mi
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.1 s
228 km/h
142 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.1 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220SkodaOctavia III2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
-
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Octavia III 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 37 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 172 km (107 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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