Chery Oriental Son (B11)

Chery Oriental Son (B11): Which Version to Buy and Why

The Chery Oriental Son (B11) is available here in four front-wheel-drive Sedan versions: 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, and 2.4 AT. All belong to the model’s only generation, which ran from 2003 to 2013, while the four listed versions were produced from March 2005 through June 2009. The main buying decision is therefore not between generations but between engine size and gearbox type.

The Chery Oriental Son (B11) is available here in four front-wheel-drive Sedan versions: 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, and 2.4 AT. All belong to the model’s only generation, which ran from 2003 to 2013, while the four listed versions were produced from March 2005 through June 2009. The main buying decision is therefore not between generations but between engine size and gearbox type. The 2.0 MT is the quickest version with a measured 0–100 km/h time and has the lowest measured combined fuel consumption. The 2.4 MT offers the best weight-to-power ratio, while the 2.4 AT combines the more powerful engine with an Automatic gearbox but records the highest measured fuel consumption.

Chery Oriental Son B11 generations and versions

The Chery Oriental Son (B11) has 1 generation in the supplied catalogue data. The 1 generation covers 2003–2013, uses a Sedan body, and contains 4 versions. All four listed versions—2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, and 2.4 AT—have production dates from March 2005 to June 2009. No separate restyling or second generation is identified in the data, so there is no generation-to-generation mechanical change to compare.

Chery Oriental Son B11 engine and specs

The engine choice creates a clear split. The 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT use a 1,997 cc Gasoline engine producing 125 hp and 168 Nm. The 2.4 MT and 2.4 AT use a 2,350 cc Gasoline engine producing 129 hp and 195 Nm. Both engines have 4 cylinders, an Inline layout, 4 valves per cylinder, no boost, and distributed injection (multi-point).

Moving from either 2.0 version to the equivalent 2.4 version adds 353 cc, 4 hp, and 27 Nm. That is a modest power increase of about 3.2%, accompanied by a torque increase of about 16.1%.

Calculated from the supplied displacement and output figures, the 1,997 cc engine produces about 62.6 hp per litre, while the 2,350 cc engine produces about 54.9 hp per litre. The smaller engine therefore has the higher specific output, but the larger engine provides more total power and substantially more torque.

The gearbox choice does not alter engine output. Both Manual versions have 5 gears, while both Automatic versions have 4 gears. Every version is FWD.

Chery Oriental Son B11 performance, mpg and fuel economy

The 2.0 MT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. The 2.0 AT needs 13 seconds, making it 2.5 seconds slower despite using the same 125 hp and 168 Nm engine. Both 2.0 versions have a top speed of 190 km/h.

A 0–100 km/h figure for the 2.4 MT is not measured, and the same figure for the 2.4 AT is not measured. Both 2.4 versions have a top speed of 210 km/h, which is 20 km/h higher than the top speed listed for either 2.0 version.

Among versions with complete measured consumption figures, the 2.0 MT is the most economical: 10 L/100 km in the city, 7.5 L/100 km on the highway, and 8.5 L/100 km combined. Compared with the 2.0 MT, the 2.0 AT uses an additional 0.7 L/100 km in the city, 0.3 L/100 km on the highway, and 0.2 L/100 km combined.

The 2.4 AT uses 11.2 L/100 km in the city, 8.5 L/100 km on the highway, and 9.5 L/100 km combined. Against the 2.0 AT, that is an increase of 0.5 L/100 km in the city, 0.7 L/100 km on the highway, and 0.8 L/100 km combined. Fuel-consumption figures for the 2.4 MT are not measured, so it cannot be ranked fairly against the other versions for economy.

Chery Oriental Son B11 dimensions, weight and ground clearance

External dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured in the supplied data. Wheel sizes are therefore not available for the 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, or 2.4 AT.

All four versions have a gross weight of 1,815 kg, ground clearance of 125 mm, and a 60 L fuel tank. Kerb weight varies by engine and gearbox:

The Automatic gearbox corresponds to an additional 20 kg within either engine pair. Choosing the 2.4 engine instead of the corresponding 2.0 adds 10 kg.

Calculated from kerb weight and power, the 2.4 MT has the best ratio at about 11.24 kg per hp. It is followed by the 2.4 AT at about 11.40 kg per hp, the 2.0 MT at 11.52 kg per hp, and the 2.0 AT at 11.68 kg per hp. These differences are small, but they show that the 2.4 MT combines the highest output with a relatively low kerb weight.

Every version has independent spring suspension at the front and rear, ventilated disc front brakes, and disc rear brakes. The chassis specification therefore does not distinguish one version from another in the supplied data.

Chery Oriental Son B11 problems, reliability and missing data

No reliability records, owner-review findings, fault statistics, or specific problems are included in the supplied data. Reliability differences between 2.0 MT, 2.0 AT, 2.4 MT, and 2.4 AT therefore cannot be established here.

Several specification gaps also matter when comparing cars. Torque rpm, engine location, bore and stroke, CO₂ emissions, ecological class, external dimensions, and wheel sizes are not measured for every version. The 2.4 MT has no measured acceleration or fuel-consumption figures, while the 2.4 AT has no measured acceleration figure. Those omissions should not be interpreted as evidence of better or worse performance.

Which Chery Oriental Son B11 version should you buy?

Choose the 2.0 MT if measured acceleration and fuel economy are the priorities. Its 10.5-second 0–100 km/h time is 2.5 seconds quicker than the 2.0 AT, and its measured combined consumption of 8.5 L/100 km is the lowest listed. At 1,440 kg, it is also the lightest version.

Choose the 2.0 AT if an Automatic gearbox matters more than maximum measured performance. It retains the 125 hp, 168 Nm engine and 190 km/h top speed of the 2.0 MT, but weighs 20 kg more, accelerates more slowly, and consumes slightly more fuel.

Choose the 2.4 MT if the strongest calculated power-to-weight result is the deciding factor. It has 129 hp, 195 Nm, a 210 km/h top speed, and the best calculated ratio of about 11.24 kg per hp. Its 0–100 km/h time and fuel consumption are not measured, however, so it is not possible to prove that it is quicker or more economical than another version.

Choose the 2.4 AT if you want the higher-output engine together with an Automatic gearbox. Compared with the 2.0 AT, it adds 4 hp and 27 Nm, increases top speed by 20 km/h, and adds 10 kg of kerb weight. The trade-off is combined consumption of 9.5 L/100 km, which is 0.8 L/100 km above the 2.0 AT.

On the available numbers, the 2.0 MT is the most balanced choice because it pairs the best measured acceleration with the lowest measured fuel use. The 2.4 MT is the more performance-oriented numerical choice, while the two Automatic versions trade additional weight and fuel consumption for an Automatic transmission.