Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246?

2005–2011 vs 2011–2018 · Minivan vs Minivan

In short

Length: B-Klasa W245 4,270 mm, B-Klasa W246 4,393 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: B-Klasa W245 544 l, B-Klasa W246 501 l.
Lowest consumption: B-Klasa W245 5.6 l/100 km, B-Klasa W246 4.1 l/100 km.
Power: B-Klasa W245 70–142 kW, B-Klasa W246 66–155 kW.
Standard equipment: B-Klasa W245 23 items (Classic), B-Klasa W246 27 items (Base).
On Autodrom: B-Klasa W246 from €14,900 (1 listing); no B-Klasa W245 is listed right now.

Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2452005–2011 · 12 engines · Classic, Chrome, Sport, Special EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2462011–2018 · 13 engines · Base, Style, Urban, AMG LineSpecifications →1 listing from €14,900 →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2452005–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W2462011–20181 listing · from €14,900
Dimensions
Length	Length4,270 mm	Length4,358 mm–4,393 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm	Width1,786 mm–1,812 mm
Height	Height1,603 mm–1,604 mm	Height1,557 mm–1,599 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,778 mm	Wheelbase2,699 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm	Ground clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume544 l	Trunk volume486 l–501 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,225 kg–1,415 kg	Curb weight1,395 kg–1,725 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l–60 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2005–2011	Production years2011–2018
Body type	Body typeMinivan	Body typeMinivan
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines13
Power	Power70–142 kW (95–193 hp)	Power66–155 kW (90–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–2.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · B 180 CDI	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · B 160 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · B 200 Turbo	Best 0–100 km/h6.8 s · B 250
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Chrome	Items in the top trim35 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€14,900

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246?

Length: Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 4,393 mm, Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 4,270 mm (a 123 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,699 vs 2,778 mm. Boot: 501 vs 544 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 uses 5.6 l/100 km (B 180 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 4.1 l/100 km (B 160 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 or Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W245 makes 142 kW (193 hp) (B 200 Turbo); the strongest Mercedes-Benz B-Klasa W246 155 kW (211 hp) (B 250).

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