Mercedes B class 2014 vs BMW 2 series 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 20 NM more than BMW 2 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 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 three 4x4 versions of BMW 2 series 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Used also on BMW X1 | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 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. BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 5 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 11 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 468 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1905 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 2 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 358 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but BMW 2 series is better rated in child safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 10 800 | |
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