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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250vsAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.8 TFSI

192 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
211hp157kW
192hp143kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,705kg3,759lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
28.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
776km482mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu 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
920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
143g/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) Facelift 2014 B 250AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI5,400 rpm1,250-5,300 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
28.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 has 19 hp more than AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 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)Facelift 2014B 250
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
1,205 kg
2,657 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)Facelift 2014B 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2014B 2506.8 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI: 0.1 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)Facelift 2014B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

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)Facelift 2014B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
820 km
509 mi
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
776 km
482 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 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)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 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)Facelift 2014B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.9 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)Facelift 2014B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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)Facelift 2014B 250AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.8 TFSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 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
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
776 km
482 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 km (27 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 218 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 260 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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