BMW 2 series 2015 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 56 litres | |
| 790 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| 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 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1547 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 157 litres more 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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 000 | 12 000 | |
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