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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 200

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
Power
163hp122kW
156hp116kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
93.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
36.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
1,595cc97cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
98mm4in
Trunk volume-
488L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2005,500 rpm1,620 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
36.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
1,425 kg
3,142 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 (W177)A 200
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 0.2 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 (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 0.8 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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
683 km
424 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
909 km
565 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 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 (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.4 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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
156 hp
116 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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
683 km
424 mi
909 km
565 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 (W177) A 200Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 227 km (141 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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