Opel Combo 2018 vs Mercedes B class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Combo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes B class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Combo engine produces 94 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Opel Combo reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.56 m | |
| Opel Combo is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Opel Combo is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 597 litres | 445 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | 1540 litres | |
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Opel Combo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Combo has 152 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The Mercedes B class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Combo (by 586 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 13 400 | |
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