Mercedes B class 2014 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 14 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 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 830 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 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Used also on 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 | 4.34 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): | 2`025 | 2`120 | |
| 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 | 12 200 | |
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