Mercedes B class 2012 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class 2012 engine produces 75 HP more power than Mercedes B class 2008, whereas torque is 165 NM more than Mercedes B class 2008. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class 2012 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class 2008, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class 2012 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 2012 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| 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 2012 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes B class 2012 is larger, but lower. Mercedes B class 2012 is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes B class 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class 2012 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class 2008 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class 2012 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class 2008. This could mean that the Mercedes B class 2012 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class 2012 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class 2008, which means Mercedes B class 2012 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes B class 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class 2008 has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Mercedes B class 2012, so Mercedes B class 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3800 | |
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