The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 30,500

€ 27,600

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 d is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.63 %

General
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 160 d
89 hp
123 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes B 160 d
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
35.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.79 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
35.92 lb/hp
24.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
59 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
38 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
777 mi
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 160 d
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











43.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft