Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200dvsSeat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

Seat Leon IV

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Lightest
    1,286 kg
    2,835 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200dSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,286kg2,835lb
Gross weight
1,995kg4,398lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.6s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
41.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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-
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
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Trunk volume
335L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
113g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200dSeat Leon IV 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d-1,400-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI5,000-6,000 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 200dSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
41.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 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 200d
150 hp
112 kW
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
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 200d
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
1,286 kg
2,835 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 200d
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
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 200d8.1 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 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)A 200d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI: 2.1 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)A 200d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 200d
1,000 km
621 mi
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
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 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
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 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d 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 200d
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.1 s
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 200d
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200dSeatLeon IV1.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,286 kg
2,835 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
1,000 km
621 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
113 g/km
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Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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) A 200dSeat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 219 km (136 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon IV 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 129 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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