The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 39,200
€ 29,300
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 4.2 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
1557
1786
2010
1578
1807
2050
1786 mm
Width
1807 mm
2010 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2050 mm
1557 mm
Height
1578 mm
2699
4393
2670
4351
4393 mm
Length
4351 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
305 kg
17.68 %
General
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
W242
Generation
AUV
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 9900 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
340 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
340 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
9.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
Mercedes Electric Drive
9.69 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
27 kWh✽
( 150 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
Mercedes Electric Drive
150 MPGe
55 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
105 mi
Range
609 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
609 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
501 L
Boot Capacity
590 L










1456 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1520 L













