Mercedes B class 2014 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
|
Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 30 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
|
The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1905 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 20 litres more 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 | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`065 | |
| 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes B klase has
|
BMW 2 sērija has
| |