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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008

B 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2008-2010

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) 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
  • 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
  • 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)B 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
211hp157kW
193hp144kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
38.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
659km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,273mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,777mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,604mm63in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,778mm109in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
488L
544L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
2,245L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
54L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800-4,850 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
38.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
1,330 kg
2,932 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)B 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
218 km/h
135 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)B 2506.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: 2.1 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)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
820 km
509 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
659 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.4 s
218 km/h
135 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)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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 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)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-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) 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)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.4 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)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
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
211 hp
157 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
659 km
409 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
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Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 km/h (20 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 161 km (100 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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