2009 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2009 Daewoo Lacetti 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Lacetti | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lacetti | B |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1255 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
