Ford C-Max 2007 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.5 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 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford C-Max consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km with real consumption | 830 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
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Ford C-Max is larger, but slightly lower. Ford C-Max is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Ford C-Max has 6 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 625 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Ford C-Max can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3000 | |
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