Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 22 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 Picasso could require 165 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C3 Picasso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.56 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 Picasso is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 103 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 41 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Citroen C3 Picasso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`795 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 12 000 | |
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