2005 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz B and 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz B | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
Model | B | Carisma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |