Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Mercedes-Benz B-Class contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
When we compare the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class's and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Pricing: A used 2022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class ranges from $23,395 to $32,340 while a used 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is priced between $8,166 to $15,971.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class base engine makes 177 horsepower. The A-Class is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. The B-Class is rated to deliver an average of 85 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 87 miles.This gives the Mercedes-Benz B-Class the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class the advantage in maximum range. The A-Class uses premium unleaded, and the B-Class uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room and rear head room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
50950
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
33950 - 92500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
39900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
28271
Price Range:
23395 - 32340
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
45251
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
28271 - 74859
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32734
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12717
Price Range:
8166 - 15971
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
48766
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
10.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
10.4 - 10.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.110118008329041
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact Cars)
2.1 - 9.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6877881956408138
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 36Ranking
36 out of / 36Mercedes-Benz B-Class Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Trim Levels
A 220, A 220 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Trim Levels
B 250e
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
221 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
177 hp
Torque:
251 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
85 / 82 / 84
Range (city/hwy):
87 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not yet available
Maximum Charging Rate:
3.5 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54 inches
Cargo Space:
8.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
21.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3285 lbs
Width:
78.4 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
179.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3924 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
62.5 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gold
Rose Gold Metallic
Gray
Mountain Grey Metallic
Red
Patagonia Red Metallic
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic
White
Digital White Metallic / Polar White
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Cosmos Black Metallic / Night Black
Blue
Lunar Blue Metallic / South Seas Blue Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
designo Mountain Grey Magno / Mountain Grey Metallic / Polar Silver Metallic
Red
Jupiter Red
Silver
Not available
White
Cirrus White
Brown
Cocoa Brown Metallic
Green
Kryptonite Green Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Red Stitching
Brown
Bahia Brown
Gray
Neva Grey/Black / Titanium Grey/Black
Red
Classic Red/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Sahara Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Hazelnut Brown
Gray
Crystal Grey
Red
Cranberry Red
