Mercedes B class 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 - 193 HP | 82 - 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 - 300 NM | 140 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 14.2 seconds | 7.3 - 15.3 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 8.1 | 4.9 - 7.9 | |
| Mercedes B class petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. On average, Mercedes B class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 43 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 2245 litres | 1370 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 109 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`863 | ~ 1`809 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
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