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Mercedes B Class vs Toyota Corolla - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (238 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 28600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Toyota Corolla has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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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 has a evident edge – offering 238 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

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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.

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In curb weight, Mercedes B Class is slight lighter – 1405 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers evident more room – 455 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs distinct better – up to 1540 L, which is about 488 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

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

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes B Class proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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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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Toyota Corolla

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
28600 - 34900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
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12.90 kWh
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1420 - 1460 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4370 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1052 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
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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
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

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Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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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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