BMW 2 series 2015 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 56 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2015 2.0 engine Mercedes B klase 2014 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1547 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 2 series has 157 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 358 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 (kg): | 2`140 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 10 800 | |
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