The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

€ 39,200
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) Mercedes Electric Drive
€ 28,900
 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
61.3
Blueprint Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
70.3
79.1
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 1.4 TSI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
18.33 %
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17)

General

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes Electric Drive

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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
44 mpg
Mercedes Electric Drive
125 MPGe
44 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
105 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
586 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft