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Fiat Panda vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or Mercedes B Class?

Fiat Panda vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Fiat Panda is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Panda with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class offers substantially more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is clearly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 59 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 358 Nm more.

Panda

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 more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is visibly lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers clearly more boot space – 455 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 570 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries noticeably more – 550 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £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/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Fiat Panda
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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Mercedes B Class

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 Panda
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
113 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
4,419 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
365 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
223 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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