Mercedes B class 2014 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class 2012 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class 2014 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes B class 2012, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes B class 2012. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class 2014 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Mercedes B class 2014 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes Vito | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class 2014 is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes B class 2012, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1547 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class 2014 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class 2012 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 6800 | |
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