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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220vsAUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

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 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,470 kg
    3,241 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    125 hp/t
    93 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,955kg4,310lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
30.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg 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
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,100km684mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,241mm167in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,424mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,602mm102in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
-
Trunk volume
488L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,060L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
55L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
131g/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 220AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
30.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.9 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)Facelift 2014B 220
184 hp
137 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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 220
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,470 kg
3,241 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 220
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 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 2207.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: 0.7 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 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: 1.7 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)Facelift 2014B 220
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
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)Facelift 2014B 220
836 km
519 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 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
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 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 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.8 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)Facelift 2014B 220
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,100 km
684 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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) Facelift 2014 B 220AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 163 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 264 km (164 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 25 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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