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

B 220 CDI

177 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
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) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177hp132kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
88.3s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
38.4s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,143km710mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
56L
CO2 emissions
111g/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) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 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)Facelift 2014B 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
38.4 s
37.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
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
145 km/h
90 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
177 hp
132 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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)Facelift 2014B 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
224 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2014B 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) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 0.6 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
1,163 km
723 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
224 km/h
139 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 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 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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)Facelift 2014B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
177 hp
132 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
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 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
4,393 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
1,163 km
723 mi
1,143 km
710 mi
CO2 score
111 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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 220 CDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 16 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 220d

  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 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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