BMW 2 series 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2018
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes B class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 231 HP | 109 - 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 400 NM | 180 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 11.3 seconds | 6.4 - 11.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 6.7 | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 2 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1905 litres | 4530 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes B class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 2625 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`160 kg | ~ 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`512 kg | ~ 1`450 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 648 kg | ~ 590 kg | |
| BMW 2 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than Mercedes B class. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 16 000 | |
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