Mercedes B class 2018 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, but torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.1 | |
| 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: | 1`935 kg | 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`310 kg | 1`324 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 526 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 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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