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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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

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
  • 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
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • 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
1,430kg3,153lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.2s
Calculated
32.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
848km527mi
Calculated
627km389mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,518mm60in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
341L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
56L
47L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
175g/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
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.2 s
32.1 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
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
153 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
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 1.66.8 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: 0.5 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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: 0.9 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
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
848 km
527 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
627 km
389 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
6.8 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/h6.8 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
1,518 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.8 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
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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
1,518 mm
59.8 in
Range score
848 km
527 mi
627 km
389 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
175 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 222 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 21 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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