Mercedes B class 2018 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 4 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, but torque is 10 NM less than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 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: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 Picasso engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2018 1.5 engine 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 | 4.43 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 and Citroen C4 Picasso are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`010 | 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 (€): | 13 400 | 10 800 | |
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