Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes B class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.2 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 Sportsvan, but torque is 20 NM less than Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.2 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 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes B klase 2014 2.0 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: | 2`030 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`505 kg | 1`492 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 498 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 10 000 | 8200 | |
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