Mercedes B class 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 41 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes B class is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 153 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butMercedes B class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 9000 | |
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