The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 20,500
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500

ⓘ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 Electric Drive is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT.
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
106.3
173
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
105.1
170.8
173 in
Length
170.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
893 lb
23.48 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
W242
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.64 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
34.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽  ( 125 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
47 mpg
Mercedes Electric Drive
125 MPGe
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
105 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
53.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft