Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Matrix 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 Hyundai Matrix could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | 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. Hyundai Matrix 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: | 354 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 190 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: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Matrix has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
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