Mercedes B class 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.27 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 109 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`835 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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