2009 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz B and 2009 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | B | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 37 L |
