Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 SvsMercedes-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)

AMG A 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
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) AMG A 45 S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

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

  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    735 km
    457 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
421hp314kW
218hp163kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
43.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
11.4s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
607km377mi
Calculated
735km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
97mm4in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
370L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L
CO2 emissions
192g/km
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) AMG A 45 SMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S: 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)AMG A 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 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)AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.4 s
25.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
126 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S has 203 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) AMG A 45 S: 203 hp (151 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
500 Nm
369 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)AMG A 45 S
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,340 kg
2,954 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)AMG A 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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)AMG A 45 S3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 2.5 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 (W177)AMG A 45 S
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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) AMG A 45 S: 1.6 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
607 km
377 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
735 km
457 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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)AMG A 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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)AMG A 45 S
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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) AMG A 45 S 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)AMG A 45 S
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
3.9 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)AMG A 45 S
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 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)AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
421 hp
314 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,445 mm
175.0 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 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
607 km
377 mi
735 km
457 mi
CO2 score
192 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 SMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) AMG A 45 S

  • Has 203 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 109 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 128 km (80 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 34 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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