Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 31 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 900 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: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | 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 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2011 2.0 engine | |||
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`880 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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