Mercedes B class 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class 2013 and Mercedes B class 2008 have the same engine power, but Mercedes B class 2013 torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes B class 2008. Mercedes B class 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | 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 2013 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class 2008 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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 2013 is larger, but lower. Mercedes B class 2013 is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes B class 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class 2013 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 2013 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class 2008. This could mean that the Mercedes B class 2013 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 2013 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class 2008, which means Mercedes B class 2013 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class 2013 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 2013, so Mercedes B class 2013 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4000 | |
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