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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 A 250vsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

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

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2021

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    710 km
    441 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
224hp167kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
710km441mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,428mm174in
3,872mm152in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
350L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
51L
44L

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 A 250Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 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 2022A 250
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
1,275 kg
2,811 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 2022A 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 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 2022A 2506.3 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.06.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 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)Facelift 2022A 250
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 1.3 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 2022A 250
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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 2022A 250
680 km
423 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
710 km
441 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.1 s
246 km/h
153 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 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,872 mm
152.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0 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 2022A 250
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.1 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 2022A 250
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2021JCW 2.0
Power
224 hp
167 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,872 mm
152.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
710 km
441 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 139 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2021 JCW 2.0

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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