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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 SvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

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 45 S

421 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

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

AMG A 45

381 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 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
    262 hp/t
    196 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    370 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
421hp314kW
381hp284kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,367mm172in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,417mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance-
80mm3in
Trunk volume
370L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L
CO2 emissions-
171g/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 45 SMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S6,750 rpm5,000-5,250 rpm7,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 456,000 rpm2,250-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
13.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
199 km/h
124 mph
189 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S has 40 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
475 Nm
350 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
1,480 kg
3,263 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 45 S
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 454.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45: 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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S: 1.9 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 45 S
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
554 km
344 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
767 km
477 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 45 S
421 hp
314 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
381 hp
284 kW
4.2 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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG 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 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 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
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 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 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
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
3.9 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.2 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 (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 SMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015AMG A 45
Power
421 hp
314 kW
381 hp
284 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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
4,367 mm
171.9 in
Height
1,417 mm
55.8 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
767 km
477 mi
CO2 score
-
171 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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 45 SMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 AMG A 45

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 213 km (132 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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