Mercedes B class 2018 vs Ford S-Max 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 242 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Ford S-Max is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 56 HP less power than Ford S-Max, whereas torque is 62 NM less than Ford S-Max. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 65 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford S-Max 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 Ford S-Max version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.68 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 39 cm shorter than the Ford S-Max, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 965 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 2020 litres | |
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Ford S-Max has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 510 litres less trunk space than the Ford S-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford S-Max (by 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford S-Max has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 19 000 | |
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