Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 109 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 3800 | 3800 | |
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