BMW 2 series 2015 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 2015 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 2015 1.5 engine | |||
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`040 | 1`960 | |
| 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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