Mercedes B class 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.2 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 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes B class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 31 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 69 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.84 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.06 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5600 | |
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