Mercedes B class 2008 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes B class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford C-Max) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford C-Max is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 36 HP less power than Ford C-Max, but torque is 65 NM more than Ford C-Max. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 9.3 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 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 2.8 litres less 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 | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class 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 | 470'000 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 Ford C-Max engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford C-Max 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. | |||
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`930 | |
| 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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