Mercedes B class 2011 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class 2011 and Mercedes B class 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes B class 2011 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class 2011 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class 2011 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class 2008, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class 2011 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class 2011 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used also on 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 2011 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes B class 2011 is larger, but lower. Mercedes B class 2011 is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes B class 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class 2011 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class 2008 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class 2011 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class 2008. This could mean that the Mercedes B class 2011 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class 2008 (by 698 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class 2011 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class 2008, which means Mercedes B class 2011 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 3400 | |
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