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. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 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, if possible |
1547 litres | 1199 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 128 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 348 litres). | |||
| 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: | 1`900 kg | 1`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`425 kg | 1`275 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 545 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem less than Toyota Auris. Therefore, Toyota Auris is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 8400 | |
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