Mercedes B class 2011 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 46 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mercedes B class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes B class is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes B class has 93 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 5600 | |
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