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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
190hp142kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
25.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,553mm61in
Rear track-
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
370L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
139g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
25.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,360 kg
2,998 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)A 220
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
240 km/h
149 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)A 2206.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 0.5 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)A 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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)A 220
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
155 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 (W177)A 220
672 km
417 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 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)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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

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)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (W177)A 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 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)A 220
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
190 hp
142 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
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
Range score
672 km
417 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 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) A 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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