Mercedes B class 2018 vs Peugeot 2008 2019
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 33 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 41 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Peugeot 2008 2019 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Peugeot 2008 2019 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 12 cm longer than the Peugeot 2008, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1467 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 40 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 2008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`752 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 2008 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 22 000 | |
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