Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250vsAUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
VS

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB)

40 TFSI

207 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-present

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI

  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
Power
224hp167kW
207hp154kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,029mm159in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,562mm61in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,563mm101in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,524mm60in
Rear track-
1,501mm59in
Trunk volume
445L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
1,090L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
40L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI4,600-6,000 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
224 hp
167 kW
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
207 hp
154 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250 has 17 hp more than AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 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 (W247)B 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
245 km/h
152 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 (W247)B 2506.4 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250 and AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 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 (W247)B 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: 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 (W247)B 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
672 km
417 mi
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
207 hp
154 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 (W247)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 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 (W247)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
Power
207 hp
154 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) 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 (W247)B 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
6.5 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 (W247)B 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250AUDIA1 Sportback (GB)40 TFSI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
207 hp
154 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,029 mm
158.6 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
714 km
444 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
-
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
160 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 (W247) B 250AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 110 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

AUDI A1 Sportback (GB) 40 TFSI

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 km (26 mi) more estimated range

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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