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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2014
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.4 TB MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,034 km
    643 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
40.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,034km643mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
488L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
134g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
40.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
184 hp
137 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 has 14 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2207.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
836 km
519 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
1,034 km
643 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.8 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 TB MultiAir
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,034 km
643 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 TB MultiAir

  • Is 165 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 199 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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