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Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 A 250vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 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) · Facelift 2022

A 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 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
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
224hp167kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
1,990kg4,387lb
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
83.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
820km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,428mm174in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance-
98mm4in
Trunk volume
350L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L
CO2 emissions-
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) Facelift 2022 A 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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)Facelift 2022A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
12.1 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250 has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
1,465 kg
3,230 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)Facelift 2022A 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 0.5 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)Facelift 2022A 250
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250: 1.4 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)Facelift 2022A 250
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
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

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)Facelift 2022A 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022A 250
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.3 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 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)Facelift 2022A 250
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 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
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
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
Range score
680 km
423 mi
820 km
509 mi
CO2 score
-
143 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2022 A 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 250

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 138 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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