Car comparison

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

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2022

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,087 km
    675 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
170hp127kW
163hp122kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
85.1s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
823km511mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
335L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,195L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
39.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 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
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
1,375 kg
3,031 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)B 220 CDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
221 km/h
137 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)B 220 CDI8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2008.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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: 1.6 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
823 km
511 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.5 s
221 km/h
137 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)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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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)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-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.5 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)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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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)B 220 CDIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200
Power
170 hp
127 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
823 km
511 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
-
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 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 (W246) B 220 CDIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 264 km (164 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 153 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200

  • Is 130 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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