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 1.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
61.3
70.3
79.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
70.3 in
Width
71.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
61.3 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
173
105.1
171.3
173 in
Length
171.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
W246
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160
101 hp
128 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes B 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
489 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.29 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
30.45 lb/hp
24.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes B 160
43 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
