2009 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz B and 2009 Tata Indigo 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 68 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B weights approximately 295 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (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 Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | B | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |
