Mercedes B class 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 109 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes B class engine produces 19 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Mercedes B class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes B class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes B class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes B class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes A klase | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.27 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes B class is 7 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes B class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 544 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 149 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| 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): | 1`880 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf Plus has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf Plus, so Volkswagen Golf Plus quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5600 | |
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