Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 109 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 875 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`835 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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