Mercedes B class 2018 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 78 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 92 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 400 | 8200 | |
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