Mercedes B class 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 79 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes B class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2015 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 128 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 10 200 | |
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