Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 35 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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`750 | 1`830 | |
| 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 | 2800 | |
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