Mercedes B class 2008 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.7 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 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 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: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 9 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Verso, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 423 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 121 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. The Toyota Corolla Verso 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 | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
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