Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 21 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 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`710 | 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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