Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDIvsMercedes-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 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

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

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,143km710mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu 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
50L
56L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
127g/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 220 CDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: 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 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 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 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
37.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 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 CDI
350 Nm
258 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 CDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,470 kg
3,241 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 CDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
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 220 CDI8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: 0.8 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 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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)B 220 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
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)B 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
1,143 km
710 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW
7.5 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 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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
4,359 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
220 km/h
137 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 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d 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 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,087 km
675 mi
1,143 km
710 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) B 220 CDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

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