BMW 2 series 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 104 mm (4.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW X2 | 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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BMW 2 series is larger. BMW 2 series is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 2 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| 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. BMW 2 series has 200 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 375 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`265 | 2`145 | |
| 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 (€): | 19 000 | 16 400 | |
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