2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
7.1s
- A 220 FWD, 188 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: rank 78 of 90 sedans (2022).
- Horsepower: rank 79 of 90 sedans (2022).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $33,950 |
| 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 | $35,950 |
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
1 engine 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 | $33,950 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
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 | $33,950 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the A 220 FWD: 188 hp, 28 mpg, $33,950. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Camry | Hybrid SE FWD | 208 hp | 46 mpg | $29,515 | 7.2 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | Hybrid SEL FWD | 192 hp | 47 mpg | $30,100 | 7.5 s |
| Honda Accord | Hybrid Sport FWD | 212 hp | 43 mpg | $31,070 | 6.9 s |
| Nissan Altima | 2.0 SR FWD | 236 hp | 29 mpg | $31,250 | 6.6 s |
| Audi A3 | Premium Plus FWD | 201 hp | 32 mpg | $34,800 | 6.6 s |
| BMW 2 Series | 230i RWD | 255 hp | 29 mpg | $36,350 | 5.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 7.
A-Class by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2022 Cadillac CT4: 3.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2022 Cadillac CT4.
| Measure | 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 2022 Cadillac CT4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | A 220 FWD | V-Series Blackwing RWD |
| 0-60 | 7.1 s | 4.1 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 188 hp | 472 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,285 lb | 3,860 lb |
| hp per ton | 114 | 245 |
| lb per hp | 17.5 | 8.2 |
| MSRP | $33,950 | $58,995 |
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