Citroen C-Elysee 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2005
Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 95 HP | |
Torque: | 150 NM | 140 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
Citroen C-Elysee is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.6 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
The Citroen C-Elysee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C-Elysee consumes 0.2 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 30 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: | 780 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
1000 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
730 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C4, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | 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. | |||
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 | |
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): | 1`091 | 1`835 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 6400 | 2400 | |
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