Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI

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
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

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
  • 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 practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Power
163hp122kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,025kg4,464lb
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
92.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
36.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
683km424mi
Calculated
1,087km675mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,332cc81cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,359mm172in
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
-
Trunk volume-
488L
Max trunk volume
370L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
50L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
120g/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) B 220 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: 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)B 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
36.1 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
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 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)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: 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)B 220 CDI
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 (W177)A 200
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
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 (W177)A 200
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2008.2 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI8.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200: 1.7 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 (W177)A 200
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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)B 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 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)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 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)B 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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
4,359 mm
171.6 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)B 220 CDI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 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)B 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 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-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)B 220 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
Power
163 hp
122 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 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
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
683 km
424 mi
1,087 km
675 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
120 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
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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) B 220 CDI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi12.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal690 L182 US gal152 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,208 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 404 km (251 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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