Mercedes B class 2018 vs Peugeot 3008 2015
| 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 | Manual | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 6 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, but torque is 30 NM less than Peugeot 3008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 60 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: | 6 years | 10 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, 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 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 5 cm longer than the Peugeot 3008, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1241 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 13 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 299 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`955 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 8400 | |
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