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Mercedes B Class vs Suzuki Vitara – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes B Class or Suzuki Vitara?

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

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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.

Suzuki Vitara has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9558 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

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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 has a clearly edge – offering 238 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls convincingly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is to a small extent lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 150 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers somewhat more room – 455 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1540 L, which is about 420 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class clearly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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.

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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
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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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Suzuki Vitara

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The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
23600 - 30900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
113 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1255 - 1395 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
289 - 375 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4185 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1046 - 1120 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
375 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
110 - 129 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 12.7 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
81 - 95 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1373 - 1462 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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