Ford C-Max 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Ford C-Max engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Ford C-Max reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford C-Max consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford C-Max consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford C-Max is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly 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 (€): | 8200 | 6800 | |
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