Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014
Car comparison
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 200vsAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014
1.4 TFSI
Comparison overview
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Best choices
AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Lightest1,230 kg2,712 lb
- Best power-to-weight122 hp/t91 kW/t8.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.0 L/100 km47.0 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions109 g/km
- Best economy score93/100
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph Unrestricted220 km/h137 mph Restricted
- Most powerful156 hp116 kW
- Highest torque250 Nm184 lb-ft
- Best estimated range909 km565 mi
- Largest trunk488 L
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score46/100
- Best practicality score79/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 156hp116kW | 150hp112kW |
| Torque | 250Nm184lb-ft | 250Nm184lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,425kg3,142lb | 1,230kg2,712lb |
| Gross weight | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,655kg3,649lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 93.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 80.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 36.6s Calculated | 42.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 8.0s Calculated | 7.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK | 6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 16.1s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated | 122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton Calculated | 203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 909km565mi Calculated | 900km559mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,595cc97cu in | 1,395cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,393mm173in | 3,973mm156in |
| Width | 1,786mm70in | 1,746mm69in |
| Height | 1,557mm61in | 1,422mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,699mm106in | 2,469mm97in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in | 1,477mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,549mm61in | 1,471mm58in |
| Ground clearance | 98mm4in | - |
| Trunk volume | 488L | 270L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,547L | - |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 45L |
| CO2 emissions | 129g/km | 109g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: Power / Torque
- AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 5,300 rpm | 1,250-4,000 rpm | 5,550 rpm |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 5,000 rpm | 1,500-3,500 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 8.0 s | 7.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 8.4 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 36.6 s | 42.4 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited | 215 km/h 134 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 6.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.6 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.6 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 16.1 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 145 km/h 90 mph | 146 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 156 hp 116 kW |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW |
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has 6 hp more than AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI.
The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 1,230 kg 2,712 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 215 km/h 134 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 8.4 s |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 7.9 s |
Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has more power, AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 0.5 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 109 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 909 km 565 mi |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 900 km 559 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 156 hp 116 kW | 8.4 s | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 150 hp 112 kW | 7.9 s | 215 km/h 134 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 |
| 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 8.4 s |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | 109 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK |
| AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200 | AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 156 hp 116 kW | 150 hp 112 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | 250 Nm 184 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 8.4 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 230 km/h143 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,425 kg 3,142 lb | 1,230 kg 2,712 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.5 L/100 km 42.8 mpg US 51.4 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 909 km 565 mi | 900 km 559 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 129 g/km | 109 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 488 L 17.2 cu ft | 270 L 9.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 109 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 | AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI |
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| Consumption | 5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 9.63 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 15.49 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 825 L218 US gal181 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,444 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range
- Has 218 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI
- Is 195 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 20 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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