Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 11.8 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 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.4 litres less 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 | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Matrix gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 2000 | |
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