Fiat Doblo 2001 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Doblo engine produces 46 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Fiat Doblo reaches 100 km/h speed 9.1 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
| The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Doblo consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1100 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: | 4.16 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.60 m | |
| Fiat Doblo is smaller, but higher. Fiat Doblo is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Doblo is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | no data | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Doblo is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Fiat Doblo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Doblo has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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