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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 200vsAUDI 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 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

AUDI A3 (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2017

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

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,835kg4,045lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
93.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
89.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
43.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu 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
365L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,100L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
111g/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 200AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 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 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
43.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has 6 hp more than AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 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 200
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,275 kg
2,811 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 200
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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 2008.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 and AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 200: 1.1 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 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 200
909 km
565 mi
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop 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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
218 km/h
135 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.5 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 (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
AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200AUDIA3 (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,241 mm
167.0 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
111 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 123 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

AUDI A3 (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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