Mercedes B class 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class 2008 engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes B class 2005, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes B class 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class 2008 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class 2008 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class 2008 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 510 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class 2008 and Mercedes B class 2005 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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