Citroen C-Elysee 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 82 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 117 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite less power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C-Elysee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C-Elysee consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Citroen C-Elysee over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C-Elysee 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 | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C-Elysee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C1, Peugeot 2008, Opel Crossland | 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 C-Elysee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class 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: | 4.42 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.60 m | |
| Citroen C-Elysee is 15 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C-Elysee is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C-Elysee has 38 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Citroen C-Elysee uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 980 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2400 | |
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