Mercedes B class 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes B class is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1547 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 2`025 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`505 kg | 1`398 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 642 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 6800 | |
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