Citroen Nemo 2009 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 68 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Nemo engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Citroen Nemo reaches 100 km/h speed 7.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Nemo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen Nemo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Nemo could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen Nemo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.96 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.56 m | |
| Citroen Nemo is 40 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 23 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Nemo is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Citroen Nemo has 128 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Nemo is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Citroen Nemo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 6200 | |
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