Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250

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

New comparison

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

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

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

A 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
72.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
806km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
50L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
143g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250: 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)Facelift 2014B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
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 250
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,380 kg
3,042 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 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
240 km/h
149 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 2506.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 0.5 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)Facelift 2014B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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)Facelift 2014B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 250
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
806 km
501 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW
6.3 s
240 km/h
149 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.3 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 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
820 km
509 mi
806 km
501 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) A 250
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

B 250
B 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250vsMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
A 250
A 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
B 250
B 220
VS
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250vsMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
A 250
A 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
B 250
B 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250vsMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
A 250
A 200 Turbo
VS
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
B 250
B 200 Turbo
VS
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250vsMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
A 250
A 200 Turbo
VS
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
B 250
B 200 Turbo
VS
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250vsMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)B 200 Turbo
A 250
A 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class Sedan (V177)A 250
B 250
A 250
VS
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
A 250
AMG A 45
VS
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250vsMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)AMG A 45
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250 vs Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250 - car comparison - FastVsFaster