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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Fastest top speed
    234 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,095kg4,619lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
78.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.2s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,562mm61in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,553mm61in
Rear track-
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance-
93mm4in
Trunk volume
445L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.2 s
30.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (W247)B 220
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
228 km/h
142 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 (W247)B 2207.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2206.9 s

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: 0.2 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 (W247)B 220
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (W247)B 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
739 km
459 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 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 (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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 (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220 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 (W247)B 220
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 (W247)B 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 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
739 km
459 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 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 (W247) B 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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