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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220 CDIvsHyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015 1.6

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

B 220 CDI

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Hyundai Veloster · Facelift 2015

1.6

186 hp1591 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    131 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,120 km
    696 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDIHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
177hp132kW
186hp139kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
265Nm195lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,313kg2,895lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
93.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
82.2s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
45.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,120km696mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,591cc97cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,805mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,570mm62in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
149mm6in
Trunk volume
488L
320L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,015L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
157g/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 220 CDIHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.65,500 rpm1,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDIHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
45.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
214 km/h
133 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
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 9 hp (7 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 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
265 Nm
195 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 CDI
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
1,313 kg
2,895 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 CDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
214 km/h
133 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 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 220 CDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI and Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6: 1.9 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 CDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 CDI
1,120 km
696 mi
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
725 km
450 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 CDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
186 hp
139 kW
8.4 s
214 km/h
133 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 CDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 CDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
186 hp
139 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 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 CDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 220 CDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
HyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDIHyundaiVelosterFacelift 20151.6
Power
177 hp
132 kW
186 hp
139 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,313 kg
2,895 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
1,120 km
696 mi
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 220 CDIHyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 85 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 395 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 168 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Veloster Facelift 2015 1.6

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 262 kg lighter
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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