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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022 B 250vsAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022

B 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    917 km
    570 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km412mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,343mm171in
Width-
1,816mm71in
Height
1,567mm62in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
325L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
1,145L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 2505,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI3,600-4,100 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm4,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
224 hp
167 kW
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250 has 24 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
1,480 kg
3,263 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)Facelift 2022B 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
243 km/h
151 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250 and AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI: 0.3 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)Facelift 2022B 250
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250: 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 (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
662 km
412 mi
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 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)Facelift 2022B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,567 mm
61.7 in
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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 (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022B 250
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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 (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,567 mm
61.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
662 km
412 mi
917 km
570 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 254 km (158 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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