Mercedes B class 2012 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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 | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 34 HP more power than Volkswagen Caddy, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Caddy. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy, which means that by driving the Mercedes B class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caddy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 930 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 | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2010 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 Caddy 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.86 m | |
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Mercedes B class is smaller. Mercedes B class is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Caddy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes B class is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1547 litres | 3200 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage space. Mercedes B class has 72 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Caddy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1653 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 Caddy. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`159 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5600 | |
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