Mercedes B class 2014 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 47 HP more power than Nissan Qashqai, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Nissan Qashqai. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 180 mm (7.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Nissan Qashqai 2013 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: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane | |
| 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. Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine: This 1.6-liter diesel engine is a joint development by Renault-Nissan engineers. It features a cast-iron block, a 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, a chain-driven timing system, and a Bosch Common ... More about Nissan Qashqai 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 58 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Qashqai (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.3 metres more than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Nissan Qashqai is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Qashqai scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Qashqai has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 000 | |
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