The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 180 (14 - 18) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,900
€ 26,800
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 180 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes B 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3 %
General
Mercedes B 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
W246
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes B 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*DGT*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes B 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes B 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180
25.63 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes B 180
42 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes B 180
555 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180
106.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 180
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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





















