Hyundai Matrix 2004 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 103 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Elantra, 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: | 350 litres | 544 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| 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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