Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Matrix could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class 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: | 280'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Getz | 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller, but slightly higher. Hyundai Matrix is 25 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1284 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Hyundai Matrix has 194 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 961 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Matrix is 1.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Hyundai Matrix can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 180 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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