Mercedes B class 2012 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class 2012 engine produces 61 HP more power than Mercedes B class 2008, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mercedes B class 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes B class 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | 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. Mercedes B class 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes B class 2012 is larger, but lower. Mercedes B class 2012 is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes B class 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class 2012 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class 2008 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class 2012 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class 2008. This could mean that the Mercedes B class 2012 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 Mercedes B class 2008 (by 698 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class 2012 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class 2008, which means Mercedes B class 2012 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class 2008 has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mercedes B class 2012, so Mercedes B class 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3800 | |
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