Mercedes B class 2018 vs BMW 2 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 70 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 series 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 BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from five 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW X2 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 7 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4530 litres | 1905 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 200 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. This could mean that the Mercedes B class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 2625 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series, which means Mercedes B class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`051 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 21 800 | |
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