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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220vsNissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Nissan Pulsar (C13)

1.6 DIG-T

190 hp1618 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 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
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,363 kg
    3,005 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    138 g/km
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
184hp137kW
190hp142kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,363kg3,005lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
39.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
780km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,387mm173in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,520mm60in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,530mm60in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
156mm6in
Trunk volume
488L
385L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,395L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
46L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-TPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T5,600 rpm1,600-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.8 s
39.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220
184 hp
137 kW
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
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)Facelift 2014B 220
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
1,363 kg
3,005 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)Facelift 2014B 220
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
217 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 and Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T: 0.2 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)Facelift 2014B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: 0.8 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)Facelift 2014B 220
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 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)Facelift 2014B 220
836 km
519 mi
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
780 km
484 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
190 hp
142 kW
7.7 s
217 km/h
135 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)Facelift 2014B 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
4,393 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,557 mm
61.3 in
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 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)Facelift 2014B 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
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 2014B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.7 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)Facelift 2014B 220
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220NissanPulsar (C13)1.6 DIG-T
Power
184 hp
137 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,387 mm
172.7 in
Height
1,520 mm
59.8 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
780 km
484 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
138 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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) Facelift 2014 B 220Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 56 km (35 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 103 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Nissan Pulsar (C13) 1.6 DIG-T

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 142 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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