Mercedes B class 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes B class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 74 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes B class has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. This could mean that the Mercedes B class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 10 000 | |
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