BMW 2 series 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes B class, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 |
no data | 1540 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`105 | |
| 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 (€): | 21 800 | 13 400 | |
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