Mercedes B class 2014 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 91 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | 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. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 49 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| 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 (€): | 9400 | 8400 | |
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