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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250vsMercedes-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 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
224hp167kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
25.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km411mi
Calculated
746km464mi
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
1,547mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
93mm4in
Trunk volume-
341L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
149g/km
154g/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 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250: 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 2505,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 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 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
25.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 has 13 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 (W177) A 250: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
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 250
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,320 kg
2,910 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 250
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 (W177)A 2506.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 0.3 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 250
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 250
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 250
662 km
411 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
746 km
464 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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/h6.5 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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) 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 250
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 250
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
662 km
411 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
149 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 (W177) A 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 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 power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Has 85 km (53 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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