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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 SvsVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII

R 20 Years 2.0 TSI

333 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-2024

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
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 SVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
421hp314kW
333hp248kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
11.9s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t196kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
284Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
554km344mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,445mm175in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,412mm56in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,628mm103in
Front track
1,597mm63in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
370L
-
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
-

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 SVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 SVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.9 s
14.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.8 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S has 88 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S: 88 hp (66 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 AMG A 45 S and Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI: 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)Facelift 2022AMG A 45 S
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
333 hp
248 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
333 hp
248 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.6 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 SVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 20 Years 2.0 TSI
Power
421 hp
314 kW
333 hp
248 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
554 km
344 mi
-
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
196 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 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 SVolkswagen Golf VIII R 20 Years 2.0 TSI
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 88 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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