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Mercedes B Class vs Lynk & Co 08 comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 48,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Lynk & Co 08?

Mercedes B Class vs Lynk & Co 08: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Lynk & Co 08

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes B Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Lynk & Co 08 costs 48,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 08 uses 0.9 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

08

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 Lynk & Co 08 offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 112 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Lynk & Co 08 takes 6.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is significantly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,112 kg. The difference is around 707 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 08 offers somewhat more boot space – 540 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries barely more – 550 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 08 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.

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Lynk & Co 08

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 200 km
Mercedes B Class
Lynk & Co 08

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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Lynk & Co 08

The Lynk & Co 08 represents a bold leap in automotive design, merging a sleek and modern exterior with a spacious and tech-savvy interior that caters to the needs of contemporary drivers. Its innovative approach to connectivity and user experience sets it apart in a crowded market, offering drivers an unparalleled level of interaction and customization. With a strong focus on sustainability, this model features advanced hybrid technology, underscoring Lynk & Co's commitment to eco-friendly driving solutions.

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Mercedes B Class
Lynk & Co 08

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
48,000 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
200 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
23 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
2,112 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,915 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
257 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lynk & Co
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