Mercedes B class 2018 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 38 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 166 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caddy 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 Caddy version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Caddy 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger, but lower. Mercedes B class is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caddy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | 3200 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 265 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1660 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 Caddy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`095 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 220 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 12 800 | |
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