Fiat Croma 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Fiat Croma is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Croma engine produces 41 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Fiat Croma reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Croma consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Croma could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Croma consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Fiat Croma is 51 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 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, Fiat Croma has 44 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Fiat Croma uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Croma is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Fiat Croma can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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