Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 vs Mercedes B class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf Plus engine produces 19 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf Plus reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf Plus consumes 0.9 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 Golf Plus could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mercedes B klase 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes B klase 2013 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.56 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Golf Plus is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf Plus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf Plus has 93 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf Plus has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 6800 | |
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