Mercedes B class 2018 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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 | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.82 m | |
| Mercedes B class is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4530 litres | 3200 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 255 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The Volkswagen Caddy may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1330 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`051 | 2`160 | |
| 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 (€): | 18 600 | 12 600 | |
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