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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
211hp157kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
488L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
54L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
36.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 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)B 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
220 km/h
137 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)B 2506.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 0.5 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)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 1.8 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)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
220 km/h
137 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)B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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

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)B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) 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)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
820 km
509 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
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Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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) B 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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