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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220vsOpel Astra J GTC 1.6

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

Opel Astra J GTC

1.6

200 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2018

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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Lightest
    1,503 kg
    3,314 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,503kg3,314lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
84.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
30.8s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg 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
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,466mm176in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,695mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,588mm63in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
112mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,165L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
56L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
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) Facelift 2014 B 220Opel Astra J GTC 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.65,500 rpm1,650-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220OpelAstra J GTC1.6
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
30.8 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 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
10.3 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
148 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 has 16 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 Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 16 hp (12 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
280 Nm
207 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
1,503 kg
3,314 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
230 km/h
143 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)Facelift 2014B 2207.5 s
OpelAstra J GTC1.67.9 s

Although Opel Astra J GTC 1.6 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 Opel Astra J GTC 1.6: 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)Facelift 2014B 220
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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)Facelift 2014B 220
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
836 km
519 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
200 hp
149 kW
7.9 s
230 km/h
143 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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)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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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)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
OpelAstra J GTC1.6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220OpelAstra J GTC1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220Opel Astra J GTC 1.6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 108 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Opel Astra J GTC 1.6

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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