2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C4 | B |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
