Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250vsSkoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

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

Skoda Octavia III

RS 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • 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 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
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Lightest
    1,365 kg
    3,009 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    590 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
211hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,907kg4,204lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
81.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
24.9s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
256Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km509mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,359mm172in
4,685mm184in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,449mm57in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance-
128mm5in
Trunk volume
488L
590L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,580L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
149g/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 250Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.9 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
158 km/h
98 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI has 9 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 9 hp (7 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
1,365 kg
3,009 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI6.9 s

Although Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250 and Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI: 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)B 250
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)B 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250
820 km
509 mi
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
245 km/h
152 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 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)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
SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)B 250SkodaOctavia IIIRS 2.0 TSI
Power
211 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Range score
820 km
509 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
590 L
20.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 250Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) B 250

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 9 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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