Peugeot 1007 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 1007 engine produces 72 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 1007 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 1007 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 1007 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 1007 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 1007 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 370'000 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 Peugeot 1007 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C2 | 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. Peugeot 1007 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.73 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
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Peugeot 1007 is smaller, but slightly higher. Peugeot 1007 is 54 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 1007 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 154 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1192 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Peugeot 1007 has 390 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 1053 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 1007 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Peugeot 1007 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`582 | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 1007 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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