Mercedes B class 2013 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 19 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.4 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes B class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1610 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2013 1.5 engine Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 128 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 200 | |
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