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

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

B 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
Power
156hp116kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
93.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
42.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
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
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
104mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
345L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,185L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200dPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d4,000 rpm1,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
42.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
144 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
1,480 kg
3,263 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)Facelift 2014B 200
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 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 (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 0.5 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)Facelift 2014B 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
909 km
565 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
217 km/h
135 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)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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 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)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-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d 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)Facelift 2014B 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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-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
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 200d
Power
156 hp
116 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
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Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
345 L
12.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
101 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.9 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) Facelift 2014 B 200Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 55 kg lighter
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 111 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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