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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250vsVauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

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

A 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Vauxhall Corsa E

VXR 1.6i

205 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    746 km
    464 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 250VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
211hp157kW
205hp153kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
181Nm133lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,199kg2,643lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,665kg3,671lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.4s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
151Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
746km464mi
Calculated
600km373mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,021mm158in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,736mm68in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,464mm58in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
341L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,090L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
174g/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 250Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
  • Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i5,800 rpm1,900-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.4 s
26.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 has 6 hp more than Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i.

The biggest power difference is between Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 6 hp (4 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
181 Nm
133 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
1,199 kg
2,643 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 2506.5 s
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
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 Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 0.8 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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
746 km
464 mi
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
600 km
373 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
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
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
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 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 250VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
211 hp
157 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Range score
746 km
464 mi
600 km
373 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
174 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 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 250Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 169 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 61 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 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

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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