Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220vsVolvo V40 1.6 T4

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

Volvo V40

1.6 T4

180 hp1596 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2015

Comparison overview

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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
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Lightest
    1,297 kg
    2,859 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    149 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    969 km
    602 mi
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,297kg2,859lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
90.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
38.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
969km602mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,596cc97cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,802mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,536mm60in
Trunk volume
488L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
62L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
149g/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 220Volvo V40 1.6 T4PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 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
VolvoV401.6 T45,700 rpm1,600-5,000 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220VolvoV401.6 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
38.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 has 4 hp more than Volvo V40 1.6 T4.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 1.6 T4 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220: 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)B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolvoV401.6 T4
240 Nm
177 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
1,297 kg
2,859 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
225 km/h
140 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
VolvoV401.6 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 and Volvo V40 1.6 T4: 1.0 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)B 220
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
969 km
602 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
180 hp
134 kW
8.5 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.5 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
VolvoV401.6 T4
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220VolvoV401.6 T4
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
1,297 kg
2,859 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
969 km
602 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 220Volvo V40 1.6 T4
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 164 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V40 1.6 T4

  • Is 233 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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