The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 36,400

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 250.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 250
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 250
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.97 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 250
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 250
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
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 250
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
419 mi
Range
536 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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