Honda FR-V 2007 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
|
Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Honda FR-V engine produces 53 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
|
The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Honda FR-V over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V 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: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda FR-V is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 2245 litres | |
|
Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda FR-V has 105 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Honda FR-V 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 Mercedes B class (by 1196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Honda FR-V can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`975 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda FR-V has
|
Mercedes B klase has
| |