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Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6ivsMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014 B 250

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Vauxhall Corsa E

VXR 1.6i

205 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) · Facelift 2014

B 250

211 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Most powerful
    211 hp
    157 kW
  • 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

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,199 kg
    2,643 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
205hp153kW
211hp157kW
Torque
181Nm133lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,199kg2,643lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,665kg3,671lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
26.1s
Calculated
27.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
151Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
600km373mi
Calculated
836km519mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,021mm158in
4,393mm173in
Width
1,736mm68in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,557mm61in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,464mm58in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
98mm4in
Trunk volume
280L
488L
Max trunk volume
1,090L
1,547L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
56L
CO2 emissions
174g/km
156g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250PowerTorque
  • Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i5,800 rpm1,900-5,800 rpm6,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2505,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.1 s
27.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 has 6 hp more than Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i.

The biggest power difference is between Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 2506.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250 and Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i: 0.8 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
600 km
373 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
836 km
519 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
205 hp
153 kW
6.8 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
211 hp
157 kW
6.7 s
235 km/h
146 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
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

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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.7 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
VauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6i
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVauxhallCorsa EVXR 1.6iMercedes-BenzB-class (W246)Facelift 2014B 250
Power
205 hp
153 kW
211 hp
157 kW
Torque
181 Nm
133 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,199 kg
2,643 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,021 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
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
Range score
600 km
373 mi
836 km
519 mi
CO2 score
174 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
488 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
140 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleVauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6iMercedes-Benz B-class (W246) Facelift 2014 B 250
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Vauxhall Corsa E VXR 1.6i

  • Is 306 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 169 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 236 km (147 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 208 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 18 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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