The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 30,500

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 d.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.3
70.3
79.1
71.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
62.1 in
Height
61.3 in
105.1
171.3
106.3
173
171.3 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DKL*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
84 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 d
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35.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
35.04 lb/hp
35.92 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
48 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
634 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI
Mercedes B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft