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Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes B Class comparison

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

Toyota Corolla vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Toyota Corolla

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Corolla

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 slightly more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

B Class

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 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 slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Corolla

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

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers clearly 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 slightly 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 leads convincingly 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
Toyota Corolla
Mercedes B Class

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Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is a reliable, no-nonsense compact car known for its practicality and composed ride. It’s economical to run, easy to maintain, and suits daily commuting while holding its value well.

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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
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

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

General

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