Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 Picasso engine produces 1 HP more power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Citroen C3 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C3 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 Picasso consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Used also on 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. Citroen C3 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.60 m | |
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Citroen C3 Picasso is smaller, but higher. Citroen C3 Picasso is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 Picasso is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1506 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Citroen C3 Picasso has 159 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 739 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 Picasso is 1.3 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`807 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 Picasso has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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