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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
185hp138kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
31.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
3,954mm156in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,742mm69in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,469mm97in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,477mm58in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,471mm58in
Trunk volume
488L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
45L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
139g/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 220AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
31.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 1 hp (1 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 0.5 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 0.8 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
185 hp
138 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
139 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 218 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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