Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.60 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller. Volkswagen Beetle is 14 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 330 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 1476 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 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`650 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes B class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2200 | |
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