Mercedes B class 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 60 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes B class is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 93 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6400 | |
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