Mercedes B class 2005 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class engine produces 9 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Toyota Auris. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 | 19 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. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Auris 2007 1.6 engine | |||
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`830 | 1`750 | |
| 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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