Mercedes B class 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
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| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 110 - 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 165 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 14.3 seconds | 8.9 - 12.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 - 6.6 | 4.4 - 7.7 | |
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Mercedes B class petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Nissan Qashqai. On average, Mercedes B class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. 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) | 180 - 182 mm (7.1 - 7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai 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 | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 2 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 58 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`008 | ~ 1`924 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Qashqai is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 000 | |
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