Mercedes B class 2005 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 280'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger. Mercedes B class is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2245 litres | 761 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 190 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Auris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1484 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3200 | |
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