BMW 2 series 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.3 | 5.4 | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 2 series consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 36 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1560 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW 2 sērija has 4x4: This generation BMW features the Haldex Generation V proactive all-wheel-drive system, which sends 100% of torque to the front wheels as standard. The system analyzes data from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement if required. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split equally between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | 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. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 1.5 engine: The B38 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, introduced in 2013, was designed with a focus on fuel efficiency and low emissions to meet modern environmental standards. While it received generally positive ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 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, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 157 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 19 600 | 9600 | |
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