Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsSkoda Octavia III RS 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

Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

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
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,912kg4,215lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
232 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
85.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
89.3s99% target: 230 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
33.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
488L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/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 220Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
33.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
232 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 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 220
184 hp
137 kW
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
232 km/h
144 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI: 0.4 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 2.3 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
232 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
232 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Skoda Octavia III RS 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220SkodaOctavia IIIRS 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
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
-
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 301 km (187 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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