Mercedes B class 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 70 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 10.0 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Qashqai gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes B class 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: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 58 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Qashqai is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores 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 Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 10 800 | |
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