Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDIvsVolvo V40 2.0 D4

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 CDI

170 hp2143 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Volvo V40

2.0 D4

177 hp1984 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • 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
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Most powerful
    177 hp
    132 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,398 kg
    3,082 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Largest trunk
    496 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
170hp127kW
177hp132kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,398kg3,082lb
Gross weight
2,025kg4,464lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
92.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
44.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
286Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
496L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
136g/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 CDIVolvo V40 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI3,400-4,000 rpm1,400-3,400 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV402.0 D43,500 rpm1,750-2,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIVolvoV402.0 D4
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
36.0 s
44.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 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
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW

Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV402.0 D4
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 CDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,398 kg
3,082 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 CDI
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4
215 km/h
134 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 220 CDI8.3 s
VolvoV402.0 D48.3 s

Although Volvo V40 2.0 D4 has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 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 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI and Volvo V40 2.0 D4: 0.6 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 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 CDI
1,087 km
675 mi
VolvoV402.0 D4
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
VolvoV402.0 D4
177 hp
132 kW
8.3 s
215 km/h
134 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 CDI
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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
496 L
17.5 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 CDI
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
VolvoV402.0 D4
Power
177 hp
132 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 220 CDI 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 CDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV402.0 D4
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 CDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolvoV402.0 D4
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 220 CDIVolvoV402.0 D4
Power
170 hp
127 kW
177 hp
132 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,398 kg
3,082 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
496 L
17.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 220 CDIVolvo V40 2.0 D4
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 16 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo V40 2.0 D4

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 107 kg lighter
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 8 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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