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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 TurbovsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    193 hp
    144 kW
  • Lightest
    1,305 kg
    2,877 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    148 hp/t
    110 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Power
193hp144kW
170hp127kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,305kg2,877lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
92.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.9s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
3,838mm151in
4,359mm172in
Width
1,764mm69in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,595mm63in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,995L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
50L
CO2 emissions-
120g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.9 s
36.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
1,505 kg
3,318 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: 1.0 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 3.3 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 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
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 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-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 TurboMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
-
120 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 403 km (251 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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