Opel Agila 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 39 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Agila consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Opel Agila over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 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 Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Ignis, Suzuki Wagon R+ | 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. Opel Agila might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller. Opel Agila is 53 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
660 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 319 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1585 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 2.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Opel Agila can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Agila, so Mercedes B class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4000 | |
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