Mercedes A class 2013 vs Mercedes B class 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 56 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.56 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1157 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 147 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 390 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`055 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 5800 | |
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