2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.9s
- AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan AWD, 302 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 40% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 48 of 84 sedans (2021).
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 Sedan AWD | 2.0L | 302 hp | N/A | 3,395 lb | 178 | 11.2 | 4.9 sEstimate | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $45,850 |
| 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 | $33,650 |
| A 220 4MATIC AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 188 hp | 221 lb-ft | 3,395 lb | 111 | 18.1 | 7.1 sTested | 7-speed DCT | AWD | $35,650 |
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 | $33,650 | Base | $1,324 | Base |
| 2.0L | 1 | 302 hp | AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan AWD | $45,850 | +$12,200 | $1,536 | +$212 |
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 | 3 | A 220 FWD | $33,650 | 4.9 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the A 220 FWD: 188 hp, 29 mpg, $33,650. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Hybrid SE FWD | 208 hp | 46 mpg | $28,785 | 7.4 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid SEL FWD | 192 hp | 47 mpg | $29,900 | 7.5 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid EX FWD | 212 hp | 48 mpg | $30,520 | 6.9 s |
| Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-in | FWD | 212 hp | 68 mpg | $33,400 | 8.1 s |
| Toyota Avalon | Hybrid XLE FWD | 215 hp | 44 mpg | $37,100 | 7.2 s |
A-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class: 3.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
| Measure | 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 2021 Honda Clarity Hybrid Plug-in |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan AWD | FWD |
| 0-60 | 4.9 s | 8.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 212 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,395 lb | 4,052 lb |
| hp per ton | 178 | 105 |
| lb per hp | 11.2 | 19.1 |
| MSRP | $45,850 | $33,400 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree