The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,600
€ 28,300
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes B 160 is 4.2 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
1557
1786
2010
1578
1807
2050
1786 mm
Width
1807 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1557 mm
Height
1578 mm
2699
4393
2670
4351
4393 mm
Length
4351 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1410 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.06 %
General
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
W246
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DPB*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes B 160
180 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.02 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 160
13.81 kg/bhp
11.02 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes B 160
51 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
565 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes B 160
565 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes B 160
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
488 L
Boot Capacity
590 L











1547 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L















