Mercedes B class 2014 vs BMW 2 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| 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: | 4.39 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 2 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 157 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 358 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Mercedes B class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but BMW 2 series 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: | high | below average | |
| 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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