Mercedes B class 2013 vs Volvo V40 2014
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 61 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 62 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes B class is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 153 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butMercedes B class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9000 | |
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