Ford C-Max 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford C-Max) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes B class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Ford C-Max over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max 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: | 4.38 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.56 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 1 cm shorter 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 | |
| Ford C-Max has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. 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`915 | 1`960 | |
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| 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 (€): | 4600 | 9800 | |
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