Mercedes B class 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes B class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| 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 2005 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2005 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 6 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes B class is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Mercedes B class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
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