Ford B-Max 2012 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
| Ford B-Max engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford B-Max is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford B-Max consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford B-Max could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford B-Max consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.56 m | |
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Ford B-Max is smaller, but higher. Ford B-Max is 32 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Ford B-Max is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 318 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1386 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Ford B-Max has 170 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 161 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford B-Max is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Ford B-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford B-Max has serious deffects in 660 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 12 000 | |
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