The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 180 d 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 33,700

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 3.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 d.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
62.1
71.1
80.7
61.5
70.7
79.5
71.1 in
Width
70.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
62.1 in
Height
61.5 in
105.1
170.8
107.4
174
170.8 in
Length
174 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.35 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
AUV
Generation
W247
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
*DKR*
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
114 hp
Mercedes B 180 d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 d
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 d
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
26.26 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
50 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes B 180 d
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
661 mi
Range
685 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
661 mi
685 mi
Mercedes B 180 d
Environmental Impact
89 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
89 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










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