Mercedes B class 2012 vs Fiat Doblo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 46 HP more power than Fiat Doblo, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Fiat Doblo. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 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 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Doblo, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 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 Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Doblo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 320'000 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: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Used also on Fiat Grande Punto | |
| 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 3 cm shorter than the Fiat Doblo, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 790 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Doblo has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 302 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Fiat Doblo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Doblo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4400 | |
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