Mercedes B class 2018 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2020
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes B class engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Despite less power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.5 | |
| 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) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 3100 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4530 litres | 3100 litres | |
| Mercedes B class has 2655 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Caddy, which means Mercedes B class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`051 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 20 400 | |
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