Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220vsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 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 · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,017kg4,447lb
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
85.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
30.6s
Calculated
34.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
341L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
55L
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 Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.6 s
34.2 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
93 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,475 kg
3,252 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: 1.5 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,078 km
670 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.6 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 IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 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
7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
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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
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 249 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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