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: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 40 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 455 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1540 litres | 1520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`030 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`415 kg | 1`492 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 498 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Therefore, Mercedes B class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 115 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 8000 | |
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