Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes B class is 17 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes B class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 1620 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 117 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 73 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 9000 | |
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