Peugeot 3008 2015 vs Mercedes B class 2011
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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 | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Peugeot 3008 engine produces 8 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes B class. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 3008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Peugeot 3008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 3008 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 3008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 3008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Citroen C4 | 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. Peugeot 3008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.91 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.56 m | |
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Peugeot 3008 is larger. Peugeot 3008 and Mercedes B class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 432 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1241 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Peugeot 3008 has 56 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 306 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7200 | |
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