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Mercedes B Class vs Toyota Corolla Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (238 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (33100 £ vs 31700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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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 Cross has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1424 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.40 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 perceptible edge – offering 238 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.60 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross 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, Toyota Corolla Cross is hardly perceptible lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers hardly perceptible more room – 455 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs to a small extent better – up to 1540 L, which is about 203 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross slight takes the win – 560 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes B Class proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £33,100
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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
Mercedes B Class
Toyota Corolla Cross

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Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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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 Cross

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Toyota Corolla Cross
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Costs and Consumption

Price
33100 - 52500 £
Price
31700 - 41900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 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
1380 - 1500 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4460 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1825 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1620 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
515 - 560 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
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

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

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.