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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 200vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 200

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 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
Power
156hp116kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,935kg4,266lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
93.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
87.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
37.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
877km545mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
134g/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 200Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
37.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 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 200
156 hp
116 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
156 hp
116 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
250 Nm
184 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 200
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
1,295 kg
2,855 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 200
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
224 km/h
139 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 2008.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2008.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 200 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 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 (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

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 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 200
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
877 km
545 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.1 s
224 km/h
139 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 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 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
8.1 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 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 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
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
877 km
545 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 200Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 200
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 32 km (20 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 200

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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