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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2014
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
2,145kg4,729lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
51L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
29.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
184 hp
137 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
400 Nm
295 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 220
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
1,550 kg
3,417 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 220
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
231 km/h
144 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 B-class (W247) B 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 1.7 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 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 220
836 km
519 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
231 km/h
144 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 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 (W247)B 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 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-BenzB-class (W246)B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.0 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 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
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Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 184 km (114 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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