Mercedes B class 2014 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 61 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.0 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 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | 4.56 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): | 2`030 | 1`990 | |
| 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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