Mercedes B class 2008 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Honda FR-V is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 31 HP less power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Honda FR-V. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 7.4 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 Honda FR-V, 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 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda FR-V 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 | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 2 cm shorter than the Honda FR-V, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 1049 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 105 litres more trunk space than the Honda FR-V. The Honda FR-V may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1196 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Honda FR-V, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
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