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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) 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 (W247)

B 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220d

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    239 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

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

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    127 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,143 km
    710 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
190hp142kW
177hp132kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
80.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.8s
Calculated
37.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
1,143km710mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
127g/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 220dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) 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 (W247)B 220-1,600-4,000 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 (W247)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.8 s
37.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 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 (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
177 hp
132 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220 has 13 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 (W247) B 220: 13 hp (10 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 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 (W247)B 220
1,415 kg
3,120 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 (W247)B 220
239 km/h
149 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 (W247)B 2207.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d: 0.4 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 220d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: 1.4 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 (W247)B 220
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (W247)B 220
683 km
424 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 (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
239 km/h
149 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 (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 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 (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 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 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 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 (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 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 (W247)B 220Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
1,143 km
710 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
127 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
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 (W247) B 220Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 114 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 460 km (286 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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