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Fiat 500 vs Mercedes B Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (118 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (17100 £ vs 33100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mercedes B Class?

Fiat 500

Mercedes B Class

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Fiat 500 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 performs significantly better – achieving up to 331 km, about 248 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class has a clearly edge – offering 238 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Fiat 500 tops out at 155 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls significantly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes B Class offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Fiat 500 is distinct lighter – 1130 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers significantly more room – 455 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 270 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs clearly better – up to 1540 L, which is about 990 L more than the Fiat 500.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class clearly takes the win – 550 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes B Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Fiat 500
Mercedes B Class

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Mercedes B Class

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The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Fiat 500
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
17100 - 30800 £
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1130 - 1475 kg
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
3631 - 3632 mm
Length
4419 mm
Width
1683 - 1684 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1527 - 1532 mm
Height
1562 mm
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Fiat 500 have?

The Fiat 500 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.