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Mercedes B class 2011 fuel consumption

Mercedes B class from 2011 to 2014 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 27% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 2011 Mercedes B class average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2013 it was slightly above industry average, at 2014 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersMercedes B classAll carmakersMercedes B class
2011+19%+25% +19%+35%
Show all years
2012+21%+27% +23%+37%
2013+23%+27% +27%+37%
2014+26%+27% +30%+37%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mercedes B class.

2011 - 2014

Mercedes B class 2011 W246 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines39.5 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines31.0 MPG
7.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+27%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines55.5 MPG
4.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.7 MPG
5.9 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+36%

According to advertised fuel consumption, Mercedes B class 2011 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mercedes B class with automatic transmission consumes around 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mercedes B class advertised fuel economy is among the best, beating more than 80% of other cars, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Mercedes B 250 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 211 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mercedes B class with 1.6 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Mercedes B 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 122 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.5 liter diesel engine
Mercedes B 180 CDI 109 HP manual 61.9 MPG
3.8 l/100km
1.6 liter petrol engine
Mercedes B 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY 122 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+22%
Mercedes B 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 122 HP automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+29%
Mercedes B 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY 156 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km+25%
Mercedes B 200 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 156 HP automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+31%
1.8 liter diesel engine
Mercedes B 180 2011 CDI 109 HP manual 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km+30%
Mercedes B 180 2012 CDI 109 HP automatic 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+35%
Mercedes B 200 2011 CDI 136 HP manual 53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+39%
Mercedes B 200 2012 CDI 136 HP automatic 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km+42%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Mercedes B 220 184 HP 4x4 automatic
Mercedes B 250 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY 211 HP automatic 37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+29%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.