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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 35vsMercedes-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) · Facelift 2022

AMG A 35

306 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

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

A 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    195 hp/t
    145 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
306hp228kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,570kg3,461lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,120kg4,674lb
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
57.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
195hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,436mm175in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,405mm55in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track-
1,553mm61in
Rear track-
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance-
93mm4in
Trunk volume-
341L
Max trunk volume-
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L
CO2 emissions-
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 355,800 rpm3,000-4,000 rpm6,050 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
25.0 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
8.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 has 88 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) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 1.7 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35: 1.8 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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
306 hp
228 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 35
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 35Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
306 hp
228 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,436 mm
174.6 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
593 km
368 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
-
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
195 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 35

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 142 km (88 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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