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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220vsSkoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,058 km
    657 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,593kg3,512lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,053kg4,526lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
87.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
27.7s
Calculated
34.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km480mi
Calculated
1,058km657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,448mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,535mm60in
Rear track-
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
127mm5in
Trunk volume-
590L
Max trunk volume-
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L
CO2 emissions
151g/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 220Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.7 s
34.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 220
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,593 kg
3,512 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 220
235 km/h
146 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 2206.9 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 1.4 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 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 220
773 km
480 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,058 km
657 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 mph
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.6 s
228 km/h
142 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 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 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
7.6 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 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220SkodaOctavia IIIFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,593 kg
3,512 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Range score
773 km
480 mi
1,058 km
657 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 (W177) A 220Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 163 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Skoda Octavia III Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 285 km (177 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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