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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)

B 220 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 220 CDI

177 hp2143 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    113 hp/t
    84 kW/t
    8.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI170 hpMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,095kg4,619lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
93.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,120km696mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance-
98mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,547L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
56L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
131g/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 220 CDI 170 hpMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 177 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 177 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI170 hp3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp3,600-3,800 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI170 hpMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
36.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 177 hp has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 177 hp: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 CDI170 hp
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 177 hp has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 CDI170 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 CDI170 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 CDI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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
4,359 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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

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 CDI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp 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 CDI170 hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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)B 220 CDI170 hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 220 CDI170 hpMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220 CDI177 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 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
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,120 km
696 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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 220 CDI 170 hpMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 CDI 177 hp
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 170 hp

  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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