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. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes B klase 2012 2.0 engine | |||
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 (€): | 6800 | 3400 | |
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