2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.9s
- AMG A 35 4MATIC AWD, 302 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 35% of 102 sedans (2020).
- Horsepower: rank 55 of 102 sedans (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG A 35 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | 3,417 lb | 177 | 11.3 | 4.9 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $44,950 |
| A 220 FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,285 lb | 114 | 17.5 | 7.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | FWD | $32,800 |
| A 220 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,417 lb | 110 | 18.2 | 7.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $34,800 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | 2 | 188 hp | A 220 FWD | $32,800 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG A 35 4MATIC AWD | $44,950 | +$12,150 | $1,422 | +$51 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-speed DCT | 2 | A 220 FWD | $32,800 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the A 220 FWD: 188 hp, 28 mpg, $32,800. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Hybrid LE FWD | 208 hp | 52 mpg | $28,430 | 7.1 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid EX FWD | 212 hp | 48 mpg | $29,670 | 6.9 s |
| Nissan Altima | VC-T SR FWD | 248 hp | 29 mpg | $29,750 | 6.2 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid SEL FWD | 192 hp | 47 mpg | $29,900 | 7.8 s |
| Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-in | FWD | 212 hp | 68 mpg | $33,400 | 8.1 s |
| Kia Optima | Plug-in Hybrid EX FWD | 202 hp | 41 mpg | $36,090 | 7.8 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
A-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Cadillac CT4: 0.1 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 2020 Cadillac CT4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AMG A 35 4MATIC AWD | Luxury AWD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 237 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 177 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 11.3 | N/A |
| MSRP | $44,950 | $34,995 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree