BMW 2 series 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 74 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 43 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.35 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 7 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 | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1530 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 200 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. 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 BMW 2 series (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 400 | 18 400 | |
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