The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 32,900
€ 30,000
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62.6
71.3
79.1
62.1
71.1
80.7
71.3 in
Width
71.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
62.6 in
Height
62.1 in
106.3
171.6
105.1
171.3
171.6 in
Length
171.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.64 %
General
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
W246
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
154 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
154 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
21.55 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
44 mpg
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
6 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.3 lb
city
36 mpg
11.7 lb
highway
51 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
303 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
303 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
31.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes B 200 Natural Gas Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
