Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

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 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-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
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    490 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
Power
360hp268kW
224hp167kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
243hp/t181kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
789km490mi
Calculated
662km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
-
Max trunk volume
1,157L
370L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
43L
CO2 emissions-
149g/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 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250: 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 2505,500 rpm1,800 rpm5,750 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 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
167 km/h
104 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 250
224 hp
167 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45 has 136 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 136 hp (101 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 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 (W176)AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
1,380 kg
3,042 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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2506.2 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 250: 1.6 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 250
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) AMG A 45: 0.6 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 250
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 250
662 km
411 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 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 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

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 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-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 250
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 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 250
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
Power
360 hp
268 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
789 km
490 mi
662 km
411 mi
CO2 score
-
149 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
243 hp/t
181 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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 (W176) AMG A 45Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 136 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 29 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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