Mercedes B class 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014

 
Mercedes B class
2018 -
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan
2014 - 2017
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel

Performance

Power: 116 HP150 HP
Torque: 280 NM320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.4 seconds9.2 seconds
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes B class engine produces 34 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data4.3
Fuel tank capacity: 43 litres50 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 m4.34 m
Width: 1.80 m1.81 m
Height: 1.56 m1.58 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 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
4530 litres1520 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 3010 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.1 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan.
Gross weight: 2`051 kg1`980 kg
Net weight:1`436 kg1`474 kg
Load capacity:615 kg506 kg
Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 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 0008000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes B klase has
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
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