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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 220vsSkoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

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

Skoda Octavia III

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 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 CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,353kg2,983lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,938kg4,273lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
82.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
30.9s
Calculated
32.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
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
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
746km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,659mm183in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
488L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
56L
50L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
154g/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 220Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI: 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 220SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.9 s
32.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 has 4 hp more than Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 2014B 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
1,353 kg
2,983 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
229 km/h
142 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI7.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220 has more power, Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220: 0.1 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
746 km
464 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.4 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
SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
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 220SkodaOctavia III1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,353 kg
2,983 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,659 mm
183.4 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
746 km
464 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
590 L
20.8 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

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 220Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI
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 4 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 km (56 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Skoda Octavia III 1.8 TSI

  • Is 152 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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