Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsSeat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

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
VS

Seat Leon III

FR 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.7s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
33.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,271mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,444mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
488L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
33.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
150 km/h
93 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 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 2207.5 s
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI7.5 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 2.2 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220SeatLeon IIIFR 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,444 mm
56.9 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 220Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 108 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III FR 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 275 km (171 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 37 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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