Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200vsSeat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

Seat Leon IV

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
163hp122kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,241kg2,736lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.0s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
41.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,368mm172in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,456mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,686mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume-
380L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2005,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
41.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 has 13 hp more than Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
1,241 kg
2,736 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)A 200
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
221 km/h
137 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)A 2008.2 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI: 0.2 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)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

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)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
683 km
424 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
221 km/h
137 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)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 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)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 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)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.4 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)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200SeatLeon IV1.5 TSI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,241 kg
2,736 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,368 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Range score
683 km
424 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon IV 1.5 TSI

  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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