Mercedes B class 2014 vs Ford C-Max 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford C-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 C-Max version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1684 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 56 litres more trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 9400 | |
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