Volkswagen Caddy 2010 vs Mercedes B class 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.8 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: | 102 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Caddy engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes B class, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Caddy reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.8 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 Caddy could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Caddy consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Caddy 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Caddy is larger. Volkswagen Caddy is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Caddy is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3200 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Volkswagen Caddy has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Caddy has 72 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Caddy (by 1653 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caddy is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`159 | 2`025 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes B class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes B class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Caddy has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7200 | |
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