Mercedes B class 2008 vs Mercedes C class 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine: The most notable issue with this engine is the sticking of exhaust valves due to carbon buildup. Another significant problem is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch by 100,000 km. Early symptoms of a ... More about Mercedes C klase 2007 1.8 engine | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | no data | |
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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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.1 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): | 1`880 | 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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