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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250vsDS 4 1.6 THP

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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

DS 4

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Lightest
    1,387 kg
    3,058 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250DS41.6 THP
Power
211hp157kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
285Nm210lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,387kg3,058lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
96.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
34.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,017km632mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,284mm169in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,502mm59in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,612mm103in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,527mm60in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
-
Trunk volume
488L
359L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
60L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
138g/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 250DS 4 1.6 THPPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: 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
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250DS41.6 THP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
34.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
146 km/h
91 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
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 has 1 hp more than DS 4 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between DS 4 1.6 THP and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 1 hp (1 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
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 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
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 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
235 km/h
146 mph
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 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 2506.7 s
DS41.6 THP8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and DS 4 1.6 THP: 1.7 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 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 4 1.6 THP and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 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 (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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
836 km
519 mi
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 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
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 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/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 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
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250DS41.6 THP
Power
211 hp
157 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,017 km
632 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 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 (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250DS 4 1.6 THP
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 129 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 181 km (113 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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