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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 12 HP less power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Caddy. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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. 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 2 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 27 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 | 2`000 | |
| 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 (€): | 9600 | 9600 | |
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