| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
| Model | Mercedes-Benz B-Class | Honda Fit | |
| Engine | Electric 177 hp 251 lb-ft |
1.5L I4 OHC-4v 117 hp@6600 106 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 98.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 171.6 in | 161.6 in | 10 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 66.7 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 61.3 in | 60.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3924 lb. | 2577 lb. | 1347 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 10.6 gal. | -10.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 40.4 in | -40.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.5 in | -51.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 41.3 in | -41.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.0 in | -39 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.3 in | -51.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 75.8 in (over 2 rows) | -75.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.4 ft3 | 57.3 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The best in this category (when you take into consideration the size of the trunk). see full Honda Fit review |
| 2012 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat bottoms are typical Japanese style short bottomed and not conducive to long duration drives. see full Honda Fit review |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
One more thing. Rear seat comfort was obviously not a big selling point, nor a necessary feature. But one piece of it was worse than it had to be: the rear seat headrests. The artful circular shape and limited adjustment made the rear seats even harder to use; the headrest would tend to jab passengers in their spine. A better solution which was more even with the seat back would really have helped here. see full Honda Fit review |