Mercedes B class 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 75 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 Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 3 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 153 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| 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): | 1`960 | 1`910 | |
| 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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