Mercedes B class 2018 vs Peugeot 3008 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 1 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, but torque is 10 NM less than Peugeot 3008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 60 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 3008 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 3008, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 1241 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 13 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 289 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 8400 | |
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