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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022 B 250vsVolkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022

B 250

224 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII

GTD 2.0 TDI

200 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    224 hp
    167 kW
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    144 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
224hp167kW
200hp149kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
2,145kg4,729lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
80.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
83.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
662km412mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,419mm174in
4,287mm169in
Width-
1,789mm70in
Height
1,567mm62in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,729mm107in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,545mm61in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,523mm60in
Trunk volume
455L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,540L
1,237L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 2505,500 rpm-5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
26.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
224 hp
167 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250 has 24 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 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)Facelift 2022B 250
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
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 (W247)Facelift 2022B 2506.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250 and Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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)Facelift 2022B 250
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250: 3.3 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)Facelift 2022B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
662 km
412 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 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 (W247)Facelift 2022B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,567 mm
61.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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)Facelift 2022B 250
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 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)Facelift 2022B 250
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.1 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)Facelift 2022B 250
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 250VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
224 hp
167 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,567 mm
61.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
662 km
412 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
Trunk score
455 L
16.1 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 250

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 74 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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