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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250vsMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

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 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    806 km
    501 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218hp163kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
72.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
806km501mi
Calculated
635km395mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
107mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
172g/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 250Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
32.6 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
152 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 250
218 hp
163 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 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 250
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,400 kg
3,086 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 250
240 km/h
149 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
226 km/h
140 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 2506.3 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 0.6 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 1.2 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 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 250
806 km
501 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
635 km
395 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW
6.3 s
240 km/h
149 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
226 km/h
140 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 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 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.3 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.9 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 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
806 km
501 mi
635 km
395 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
172 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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 (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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