Ford C-Max 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 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: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes B class, but torque is 150 NM more 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): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 43 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.56 m | |
| Ford C-Max is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford C-Max is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1684 litres | 1540 litres | |
| Ford C-Max has 13 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 144 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 13 400 | |
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