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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 250

218 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    848 km
    527 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
224hp167kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.2s
Calculated
25.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
739km459mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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-
93mm4in
Trunk volume
445L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
56L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
154g/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 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) 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 (W247)B 250-1,800 rpm2,050 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 (W247)B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.2 s
25.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
224 hp
167 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
218 hp
163 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 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 (W247)B 250
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
1,430 kg
3,153 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 250
250 km/h
155 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 (W247)B 2506.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2506.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: 0.1 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 250
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (W247)B 250
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 250
739 km
459 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 (W247)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 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 (W247)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) 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 (W247)B 250
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 (W247)B 250
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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
739 km
459 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 250
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 104 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 109 km (68 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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