Mercedes B class 2011 vs Peugeot 3008 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 36 HP more power than Peugeot 3008, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Peugeot 3008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.7 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes B class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 3008, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 3008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 2008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.64 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 3008, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 432 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1547 litres | 1241 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 56 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 3008. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 306 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`960 kg | 2`020 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`399 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 565 kg | 621 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Peugeot 3008. Therefore, Peugeot 3008 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6000 | |
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