Opel Agila 2003 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Agila engine produces 70 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Agila reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Opel Agila is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Agila consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Agila consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Agila is smaller, but higher. Opel Agila is 77 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Agila is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
595 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Opel Agila has 294 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 1650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Agila is 2.1 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`500 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Agila has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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