Ford C-Max 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 17 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford C-Max could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.56 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger. Ford C-Max is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford C-Max has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Ford C-Max uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 6200 | |
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