BMW 2 series 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 11 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1547 litres | |
| BMW 2 series has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 358 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 12 000 | |
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