Fiat Doblo 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Doblo and Mercedes B class have the same engine power, but Fiat Doblo torque is 40 NM less than Mercedes B class. Fiat Doblo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 3.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Doblo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Doblo could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Doblo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Doblo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.56 m | |
| Fiat Doblo and Mercedes B class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 790 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage capacity. Fiat Doblo has 302 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Doblo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 9400 | |
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