Face-off: Audi A2 vs Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

Sparks will surely be visible when two powerful competitors meet in the arena. Both Audi A2 and Mercedes Benz B-Class E Cell are the cars of the future. They are both big on power, saves fuel and would provide you with power packed performances. But if you have to choose between the two, then which car shall you opt for, if this question haunts you, then take a look at this comparison between the two major players in the hybrid car section.

Audi A2 vs Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

Comparison attributes:

The comparison between the Audi A2 and Benz B Class E Cell is primarily based on these deciding factors-

Engine

Audi A2

The Audi A2 is equipped with a powerful Inline 3 cylinder engine based on spark ignition. The engine is very powerful and has an internal displacement of 1390cc with an impressive compression ratio of 10.7. Since the vehicle is a hybrid it is not fully depended on the engine alone for power and the electric battery compensates with its own power input that not only increases the car mileage but also makes the car exhaust emissions reach a new low.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

The Mercedes E Cell is equipped with a 1 liter 3 cylinder gas engine with the turbo-charge feature. The engine is set to work in tune with the electric battery and provide the power when required to sustain speed and at normal low speeds to recharge the Lithium Ion battery. In the E Cell car, the petrol engine is less powerful than the electric motor.

Winner: Thus in this regard, you can say that the engine of the Audi A2 is more powerful and plays a more prominent role than that of the Mercedes E Cell. Thus winner of the category is Audi A2.

HP & Torque

Audi A2

The valve gear is equipped with 2 overhead camshafts and can produce a torque of 126Nm at 3800 rpm. The maximum power output of the engine is 75bhp and 55kW. The Audi A2 engine produces 109 HP, while in sync with the electric battery the power goes up many fold.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

The Mercedes E Cell petrol engine boasts of an output of 67 HP, while the battery can generate up to 136bhp or 100kW. Together the petrol and electric engine provide the required boost to the car and give a packed performance.

Winner: In this regard too, Audi A2 scores over the E Cell. Thus winner of the category is Audi A2.

Top speed & 0-60mph run

Audi A2

The Audi A2 is known to reach the speed of 60 mph in 9.5 seconds flat, and attain a top speed of 126 mph. while the pickup and mileage can vary with every model and cargo load it is by far one of the best in terms of Hybrid cars.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

The Mercedes Benz E Cell takes approximately 11 seconds to reach a speed of 62 mph and can reach a top speed of 93 mph on the road, fully utilizing the power of the petrol engine and the electric motor.

Winner: In this too, the Audi scores well over the Mercedes. Thus winner of this category is Audi A2.

Range

Audi A2

The Audi A2 has recorded a stunning range of 379.9 miles, driving at 55mph, and what is more is that approximately 18% of the battery juice was still left after the completion of the journey that went on from Munich to Berlin.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

The Mercedes E Cell can go on for a total of 373 miles running on both the petrol and electric engines and up to 62 miles solely on the electric engine.

Winner: Clearly here too, the Audi A2 is the winner.

Battery

Audi A2

The Audi Sports a battery of 115kWh which is based on advanced LMP (Lithium Metal Polymer) cells. These cells are lighter and more powerful than the traditional Li ion cells and have an efficiency of over 97%.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

The Mercedes comes with a 136HP electric motor based on Li ions. The battery can give you a peak of about a 100 kWh and a continuous supply of 70kWh. The electric battery keeps getting charged while you drive at low speeds.

Winner: In this regard too, the Audi overshadows the Mercedes.

Battery charge time &life

Audi A2

The most amazing feature of these LMP cells is that you can fully charge them in about 6 minutes, if you have a decent power supply. This saves a lot of time in case you are going for a long trip.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

To fully charge the battery it takes about 6 hours, but at the same time the battery keeps on charging itself as you drive at low speeds.

Winner: In this regard too, Audi overshadows the Mercedes.

Price

Audi A2

The Audi A2 electric hybrid is not yet available in the market and its price is not yet known, however other variants of the A2 are available with price starting at $ 30 000.

Mercedes Benz B-Class E-Cell

The Mercedes Benz B Class E Cell starts $2 57 000

Thus if you are in no hurry to buy a car, then you can wait for the Audi A2 to be launched, else settle with the Mercedes E Cell, for it is not a bad choice either.