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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 200vsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

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

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

B 200

156 hp1595 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 T3

152 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    156 hp
    116 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
156hp116kW
152hp113kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,479kg3,261lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,965kg4,332lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
93.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.6s
Calculated
52.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
103hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
175Nm/t117lb-ft/ton
Calculated
169Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,127km700mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,595cc97cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
144mm6in
Trunk volume
488L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
129g/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 200Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2005,300 rpm1,250-4,000 rpm5,550 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T35,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.6 s
52.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has 4 hp more than Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
250 Nm
184 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 200
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,479 kg
3,261 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 200
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
210 km/h
130 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 2008.4 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T38.3 s

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 has more power, Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200: 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 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

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 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 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 200
909 km
565 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
1,127 km
700 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200
156 hp
116 kW
8.4 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
210 km/h
130 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 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 200
Power
156 hp
116 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200 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 200
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.3 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 200
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 200VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 T3
Power
156 hp
116 kW
152 hp
113 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,479 kg
3,261 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
1,127 km
700 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
103 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 200

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 54 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 164 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 T3

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 218 km (136 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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