Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle 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: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Beetle and Mercedes B class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 234 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 1340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`835 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 560 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 2800 | |
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