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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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
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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 B-class (W247) B 220

  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • 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
1,415kg3,120lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
30.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
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
104mm4in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
455L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
56L
CO2 emissions
145g/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 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 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
27.8 s
30.6 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 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
156 km/h
97 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
1,415 kg
3,120 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
239 km/h
149 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
683 km
424 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
239 km/h
149 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
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 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
239 km/h
149 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
239 km/h
149 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 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
683 km
424 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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