Fiat Croma 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 200 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Fiat Croma is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Croma engine produces 91 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Fiat Croma reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.7 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Croma consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | 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. | |||
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 |
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`000 | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
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