Honda FR-V 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is more dynamic to drive. Honda FR-V engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Honda FR-V reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda FR-V consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Accord | 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. Honda FR-V might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2005 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda FR-V 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 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 1 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: | 11.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda FR-V is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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