Hyundai Matrix 2001 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 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: | 123 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Hyundai Matrix engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mercedes B class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.8 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
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`820 | 1`830 | |
| 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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