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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 2008, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Peugeot 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 41 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 2008 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | 434 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4530 litres | 1467 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 11 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 3063 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Peugeot 2008, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`051 | 1`731 | |
| 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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