Mercedes B class 2012 vs Volkswagen Caddy 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
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 | ||
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 | 6200 | |
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