Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45vsMercedes-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 (W176)

AMG A 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
360hp268kW
211hp157kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
25.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km490mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance-
93mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
56L
CO2 emissions-
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 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 (W176)AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,700 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 (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
25.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 149 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 149 hp (111 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
450 Nm
332 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 (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,430 kg
3,153 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)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W176)AMG A 454.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 1.8 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)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 0.5 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)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
789 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 (W176)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 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)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
360 hp
268 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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
789 km
490 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
-
154 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Has 149 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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