Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    145 g/km
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    683 km
    424 mi
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
239 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 237 km/h / 147 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
27.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
683km424mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance
104mm4in
104mm4in
Trunk volume
370L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
1,540L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
43L
CO2 emissions
145g/km
145g/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 220Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220-1,600-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
27.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
239 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
300 Nm
221 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 220
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
1,415 kg
3,120 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 220
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
239 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 2206.9 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 2207.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: 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 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 220
672 km
417 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
683 km
424 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
239 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
239 km/h
149 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 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 220
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.1 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 220
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
239 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
683 km
424 mi
CO2 score
145 g/km
145 g/km
Trunk score
370 L
13.1 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 220Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 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 (W247) B 220

  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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