The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 32,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
55.9
68.1
74.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
68.1 in
Width
70.1 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
100.2
166.3
106.3
169
166.3 in
Length
169 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.67 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
Typ 937
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
AR 32310
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
419 mi
Range
552 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
168.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft