Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes B class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 86 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 160 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 - 14.3 seconds | 8.8 - 13.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes B class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 - 6.6 | 3.6 - 5.5 | |
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Mercedes B class petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. On average, Mercedes B class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1547 litres | 1520 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`008 kg | ~ 1`896 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`467 kg | ~ 1`390 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 541 kg | ~ 506 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8000 | |
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