BMW i3 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2014
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| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| BMW i3 is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes B class has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW i3 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes B class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.6 | 1.5 - 2.1 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 38 - 170 HP | 90 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 56 - 250 NM | 200 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 - 7.9 seconds | 6.7 - 14.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.6 | 3.7 - 6.6 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW i3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.56 m | |
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BMW i3 is smaller, but slightly higher. BMW i3 is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW i3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. BMW i3 has 228 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 447 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW i3 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means BMW i3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`675 | ~ 2`008 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 10 800 | |
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