The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,500

€ 28,700

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT is 5.5 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Mercedes B 160.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
1578
1807
2050
1557
1786
2010
1807 mm
Width
1786 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2010 mm
1578 mm
Height
1557 mm
2670
4338
2699
4393
4338 mm
Length
4393 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.37 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
AUV
Generation
W246
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Car Body Style
Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*CYV*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes B 160
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
180 NM
Mercedes B 160
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
110 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160
▶ REPLAY
15.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
15.71 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes B 160
46 mpg
city
40 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
565 mi
Mercedes B 160
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes B 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.2 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
488 L











1520 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1547 L