Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220dvsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

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 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,143 km
    710 mi
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,363 kg
    3,005 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dNissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
177hp132kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
79.5s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
37.5s
Calculated
39.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,143km710mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
341L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,395L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
46L
CO2 emissions
127g/km
138g/km

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 220dNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dNissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.5 s
39.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
240 Nm
177 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 220d
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 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 220d
220 km/h
137 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 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 220d7.5 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T7.7 s

Although Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 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 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 1.0 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 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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 220d
1,143 km
710 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 s
220 km/h
137 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 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 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d 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 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 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 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220dNissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
177 hp
132 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
1,143 km
710 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
127 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 363 km (226 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 44 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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