The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17)
€ 30,100
€ 25,100
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 CDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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
170.8
173 in
Length
170.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.16 %
General
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
W246
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 CDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
35.92 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
59 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
777 mi
661 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 CDI
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
