Mercedes B class 2008 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class engine produces 7 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.7 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 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| 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`880 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla Verso has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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