Mercedes B class 2008 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 19 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford C-Max gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 300'000 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 | 5 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes B class is 6 cm shorter than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1620 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 6 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 625 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Ford C-Max has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford C-Max, so Ford C-Max quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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