Honda FR-V 2007 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 25 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda FR-V consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda FR-V could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda FR-V consumes 0.4 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 | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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. | |||
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, while the height of Honda FR-V is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1049 litres | 2245 litres | |
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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`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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