Mercedes B class 2018 vs Ford S-Max 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 2 HP less power than Ford S-Max, but torque is 8 NM more than Ford S-Max. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 65 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford S-Max can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford S-Max version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 39 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 965 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Ford S-Max has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 510 litres less trunk space than the Ford S-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1 metres less than that of the Ford S-Max, which means Mercedes B class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 800 | 19 400 | |
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