Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220dvsMercedes-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 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220dMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,445kg3,186lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,015kg4,442lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
76.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
956km594mi
Calculated
739km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,950cc119cu 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
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Trunk volume
335L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,200L
1,540L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
43L
51L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
158g/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 220dMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d: 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 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220dMercedes-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
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
29.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 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
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
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 220d
400 Nm
295 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 220d
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
1,475 kg
3,252 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 220d
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
234 km/h
145 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 220d7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 2207.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220: 2.4 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 220d
956 km
594 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
739 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
234 km/h
145 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d 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 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 220d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 220dMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Range score
956 km
594 mi
739 km
459 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 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 220dMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 220d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 216 km (134 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 40 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
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220

  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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