Mercedes B class 2014 vs Ford C-Max 2014
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes B class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Ford C-Max can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 (petrol, diesel) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 85 - 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 141 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 14.3 seconds | 8.5 - 15.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 - 6.6 | 3.8 - 6.5 | |
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Mercedes B class petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Ford C-Max. On average, Mercedes B class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford C-Max can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1684 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 56 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. This could mean that the Mercedes B class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 137 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`008 | ~ 1`949 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Ford C-Max is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 8200 | |
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