The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 39,200
€ 26,800
€ 39,200
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 Electric Drive is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mercedes Electric Drive
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 Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.64 %
General
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
W242
Generation
AUV
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes Electric Drive
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
99 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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21.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
21.37 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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
57 mpg
( 64 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.)
Mercedes Electric Drive
125 MPGe
64 MPGe
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
28 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
105 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
105 mi
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI 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).
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 Electric Drive
53.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes Electric Drive
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
41.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43 cu ft
