Mercedes B class 2012 vs Peugeot 3008 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class and Peugeot 3008 have the same engine power, but Mercedes B class torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 3008. Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes B class consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.64 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class and Peugeot 3008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1241 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 56 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 306 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 8400 | |
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