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Mercedes B Class vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes B Class vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla is somewhat cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Corolla

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 visibly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is marginally lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers visibly more boot space – 455 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries moderately more – 550 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class comes out clearly ahead 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 : Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Mercedes B Class
Toyota Corolla

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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Mercedes B Class
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
133 - 156 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
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Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
515 - 550 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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