Mercedes B class 2018 vs Ford S-Max 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class and Ford S-Max have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 61 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford S-Max 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 39 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 965 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Ford S-Max has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 520 litres less trunk space than the Ford S-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 490 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Mercedes B class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`145 | 2`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 20 000 | 19 200 | |
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