Mercedes B class 2008 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.27 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 9 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Verso, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 121 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. The Toyota Corolla Verso may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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