Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 900 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`720 | 1`880 | |
| 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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