Mercedes B class 2008 vs Honda FR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 53 HP more power than Honda FR-V, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Honda FR-V. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda FR-V is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda FR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda FR-V 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda FR-V engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda FR-V 2007 1.8 engine | |||
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 | 1`975 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2000 | |
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