Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes B class engine produces 20 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Due to the lower power, Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1350 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 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) | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1547 litres | 1520 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 Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`985 kg | 1`830 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`450 kg | 1`420 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 410 kg | |
| Mercedes B class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Therefore, Mercedes B class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests, but Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes B class, so Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 8000 | |
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