Fiat Croma 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Fiat Croma engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Fiat Croma reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.3 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Croma consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Fiat Croma is 49 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, if possible |
no data | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`000 kg | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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