Mercedes B class 2012 vs Honda Jazz 2011
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes B class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Jazz) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.1 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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 46 cm longer than the Honda Jazz, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 883 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 151 litres more trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 664 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`535 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes B class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Jazz has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 5800 | |
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