Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla Verso engine produces 68 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla Verso could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 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. | |||
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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris, Lexus IS | 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. Toyota Corolla Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.60 m | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso is 9 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla Verso is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 423 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1563 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Toyota Corolla Verso uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 682 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla Verso is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| 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: | 2`165 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`510 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 485 kg | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem more than Mercedes B class. Therefore, Toyota Corolla Verso is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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