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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2014
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    8.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
184hp137kW
177hp132kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
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-
93mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
35.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
149 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 220
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
350 Nm
258 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 220
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,410 kg
3,109 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 220
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
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)B 2207.5 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d7.5 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 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 2.5 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 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 220
836 km
519 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 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)B 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 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)B 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) 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 (W246)B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 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
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 355 km (220 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 47 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • 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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