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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176)

AMG A 45

360 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    243 hp/t
    181 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    341 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d

  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
Power
360hp268kW
190hp142kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km490mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,417mm56in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,557mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,561mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,200L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
43L
CO2 emissions-
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,700 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
28.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 170 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 170 hp (127 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
1,445 kg
3,186 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)AMG A 45
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
235 km/h
146 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)AMG A 454.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d: 2.4 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)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 2.6 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 (W176)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
789 km
490 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
956 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
360 hp
268 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 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)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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)AMG A 45
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 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)AMG A 45
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.0 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)AMG A 45
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
Power
360 hp
268 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
789 km
490 mi
956 km
594 mi
CO2 score
-
118 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 2.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 112 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 167 km (104 mi) more estimated range

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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