Mercedes B class 2005 vs Toyota Auris 2007
Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 193 HP | 124 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 157 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 69 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
840 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
550 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used also on 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 Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.27 m | 4.22 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.60 m | 1.52 m | |
Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 8 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 354 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 761 litres | |
Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 190 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1484 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`750 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
Average price (€): | 2400 | 3400 | |
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