Mercedes B class 2018 vs BMW 2 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class and BMW 2 series have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X2 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 7 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1530 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mercedes B class 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 BMW 2 series (by 375 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`080 kg | 2`220 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`555 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 665 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than BMW 2 series. Therefore, BMW 2 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 16 000 | |
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