Citroen C-Elysee 2016 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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: | 99 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 254 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Citroen C-Elysee is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C-Elysee engine produces 10 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 4 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite less power, Citroen C-Elysee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.0 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C-Elysee gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4, 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. | |||
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): | 1`090 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 2400 | |
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