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Mercedes B Class vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Nissan Interstar?

Mercedes B Class vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Nissan Interstar

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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 only slightly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,826 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Nissan Interstar with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class offers noticeably more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Interstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is significantly lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 648 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries significantly more – 1,447 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 897 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Interstar holds a narrow 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.

from £36,000
Interstar

Nissan Interstar

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 410 km
Mercedes B Class
Nissan Interstar

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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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Nissan Interstar

The Nissan Interstar is a sensible, no-nonsense panel van that puts practicality front and center, with a cavernous load area and a durable feel built for daily work. It drives with surprising composure for its size, keeps running costs modest, and feels like the kind of professional tool that prefers reliable service over flashy showboating.

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Mercedes B Class
Nissan Interstar

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
36,000 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, 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
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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