Mercedes B class 2018 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 11 HP less power than Citroen C4 Picasso, but torque is 20 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 57 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 Picasso 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. | |||
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: | 455 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 82 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 1`900 | |
| 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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