Mercedes B class 2018 vs BMW 2 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class and BMW 2 series have the same engine power, but Mercedes B class torque is 10 NM less than BMW 2 series. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| 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: | 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 2 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 2 series 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. | |||
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: | 455 litres | 645 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 1905 litres | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 190 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 BMW 2 series (by 365 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`055 | |
| 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 (€): | 18 400 | 23 400 | |
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