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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250vsMini Paceman (R61) 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) · Facelift 2014

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    156 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    836 km
    519 mi
  • Largest trunk
    488 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
211hp157kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
73.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
27.0s
Calculated
33.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
836km519mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,393mm173in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,557mm61in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
98mm4in
107mm4in
Trunk volume
488L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,547L
1,080L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
56L
47L
CO2 emissions
156g/km
184g/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 250Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.0 s
33.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
300 Nm
221 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 250
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 250
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
224 km/h
139 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 2506.7 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.9 s

Although Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 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 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 1.2 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 250
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 250
836 km
519 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
595 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
224 km/h
139 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 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 250
Power
211 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 2014B 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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)Facelift 2014B 250
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
211 hp
157 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
836 km
519 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
156 g/km
184 g/km
Trunk score
488 L
17.2 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 250Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 241 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 158 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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