Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177)

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • 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 economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Power
224hp167kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
24.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
773km480mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,359mm172in
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
-
Trunk volume-
488L
Max trunk volume-
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
143g/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 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
24.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
350 Nm
258 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 250
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
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 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 2506.2 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2506.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: 0.6 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 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250: 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 250
773 km
480 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
820 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 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
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 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 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 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-Benz A-class (W177) A 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-BenzA-class (W177)A 250
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 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 250
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
773 km
480 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
143 g/km
Trunk score
-
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 A-class (W177) A 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) A 250

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 47 km (29 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 8 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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