Mercedes B class 2018 vs Ford S-Max 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Ford S-Max. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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. Note, however, that this Ford S-Max version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 185 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 185 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 455 litres | 700 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 2020 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Ford S-Max has more luggage space (by 245 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`545 | |
| 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 (€): | 19 000 | 19 000 | |
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