Citroen Nemo 2009 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 68 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 11.8 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 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Nemo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Nemo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Citroen Nemo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Nemo consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 8 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 | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.60 m | |
| Citroen Nemo is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 24 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Nemo is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 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. Citroen Nemo has 184 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Nemo is 1.9 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 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4000 | |
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