Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250vsMini Hatch (R56) JCW 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)

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Mini Hatch (R56)

JCW 1.6

211 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    509 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211hp157kW
211hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,130kg2,491lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
66.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
24.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
704km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
3,714mm146in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,407mm55in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
488L
160L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
680L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
165g/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 250Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,000-5,300 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
24.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
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)B 250
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
1,130 kg
2,491 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 250
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
238 km/h
148 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 2506.8 s
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: 0.3 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)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6: 1.0 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 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 250
820 km
509 mi
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
704 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
211 hp
157 kW
6.5 s
238 km/h
148 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 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 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.8 s
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.5 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 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250MiniHatch (R56)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,130 kg
2,491 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Length
3,714 mm
146.2 in
Height
1,407 mm
55.4 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
704 km
438 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
165 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
160 L
5.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 250Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 115 km (72 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 328 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (R56) JCW 1.6

  • Is 345 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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