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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250vsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

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

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2022
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    672 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
224hp167kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
672km417mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
3,874mm153in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,562mm61in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,485mm58in
Rear track-
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance-
143mm6in
Trunk volume
445L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
43L
44L
CO2 emissions
147g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250-1,800 rpm2,050 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
224 hp
167 kW
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
1,235 kg
2,723 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 (W247)B 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250: 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 (W247)B 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250 and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: 0.7 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 (W247)B 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
672 km
417 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 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 (W247)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (W247)B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) 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 (W247)B 250
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
6.3 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 (W247)B 250
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 250MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
224 hp
167 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
672 km
417 mi
620 km
385 mi
CO2 score
147 g/km
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Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 250

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 234 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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