Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 Picasso engine produces 91 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 Picasso reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 Picasso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 Picasso consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, 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 C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.56 m | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso is larger. Citroen C4 Picasso is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 Picasso is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 537 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 Picasso has 49 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Picasso is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9400 | |
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