Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014
B 220
Comparison overview
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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.9 s
- Fastest top speed235 km/h146 mph
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Lightest1,430 kg3,153 lb
- Best power-to-weight133 hp/t99 kW/t7.5 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions151 g/km
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score54/100
- Best economy score89/100
- Best practicality score82/100
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220
- Lowest city consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range836 km519 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190hp142kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 300Nm221lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,505kg3,318lb |
| Gross weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,030kg4,475lb |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 75.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated | 85.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s | 7.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.7s Calculated | 30.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated | 7.1s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.9s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton Calculated | 199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 773km480mi Calculated | 836km519mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,991cc121cu in | 1,991cc121cu 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 | - | 1,549mm61in |
| Ground clearance | 104mm4in | 98mm4in |
| Trunk volume | - | 488L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 1,547L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 51L | 56L |
| CO2 emissions | 151g/km | 156g/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 220: Power / Torque
- Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | - | 1,800 rpm | 2,050 rpm |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 5,500 rpm | 1,200-4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.6 s | 7.1 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.9 s | 7.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 27.7 s | 30.9 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.5 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.8 s | 10.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.6 s | 13.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.9 s | 15.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 157 km/h 97 mph | 152 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 190 hp 142 kW |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 184 hp 137 kW |
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220.
The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 6.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 7.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 773 km 480 mi |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 836 km 519 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 190 hp 142 kW | 6.9 s | 235 km/h 146 mph |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.5 s | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 |
| 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.9 s |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
| Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220 | Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 190 hp 142 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 300 Nm 221 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.9 s | 7.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 235 km/h 146 mph | Unrestricted 235 km/h146 mph Restricted 225 km/h140 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb | 1,505 kg 3,318 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 773 km 480 mi | 836 km 519 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 151 g/km | 156 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 488 L 17.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 133 hp/t 99 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp | 122 hp/t 91 kW/t 8.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 | Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 |
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| Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK | 6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.55 LC100 km | 11.73 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi | 18.87 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal | 1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,733 LC/year | 1,759 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 75 kg lighter
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 5 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220
- Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
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