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

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

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

A 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,360 kg
    2,998 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,299mm169in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,433mm56in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,553mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,552mm61in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance
93mm4in
98mm4in
Trunk volume
341L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,157L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
27.1 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
1,505 kg
3,318 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.4 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2506.7 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: 0.3 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 0.7 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.4 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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

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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 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-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
833 km
518 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
341 L
12.0 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Has 2 km (2 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 147 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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