Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes B class engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 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. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.85 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 29 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 3200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes B class has 298 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 Volkswagen Caddy (by 1653 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): | 1`985 | no data | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 10 800 | 11 200 | |
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