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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220

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

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
211hp157kW
190hp142kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
75.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
27.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
773km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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
-
Ground clearance
98mm4in
104mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
-
Max trunk volume
1,547L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
51L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
151g/km

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 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
27.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 has 21 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
350 Nm
258 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 250
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
1,430 kg
3,153 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 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
235 km/h
146 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)Facelift 2014B 2506.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 2206.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220: 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 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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 250
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
773 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
235 km/h
146 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 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 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220
Power
211 hp
157 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
773 km
480 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
151 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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