Mercedes B class 2018 vs Ford C-Max 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes B class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford C-Max) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 13 HP more power than Ford C-Max, but torque is 150 NM less than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.63 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 4 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1684 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 13 litres more trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford C-Max (by 144 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford C-Max has serious deffects in 145 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 7800 | |
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