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Mercedes B Class vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Fiat Qubo?

Mercedes B Class vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

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  • significantly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Fiat Qubo

  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

B Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Qubo is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Fiat Qubo with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

Qubo

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 significantly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Fiat Qubo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Qubo is marginally lighter – 1,401 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 4 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Qubo offers considerably more boot space – 1,900 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 1,445 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Qubo carries noticeably more – 770 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 220 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo holds a decisive overall lead 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.

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Qubo

Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 340 km
Mercedes B Class
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

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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 Qubo

The Fiat Qubo is a compact, boxy people carrier that makes daily chores feel less like a battle, with a surprisingly roomy interior and clever sliding doors that make loading kids or shopping embarrassingly simple. It’s not trying to be a sports car — instead it’s a sensible, easy-to-park city partner that rewards practicality with low running costs and a cheery Italian twinkle.

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Mercedes B Class
Fiat Qubo

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
624 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 12.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Fiat
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