The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 27,600

€ 38,200

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 220 CDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
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
170.8
106.3
173
170.8 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.18 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
*CZC*
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
175 hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
24.79 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
47 mpg
Mercedes B 220 CDI
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
598 mi
Range
696 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
696 mi
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Mercedes B 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.4 TSI BMT
Mercedes B 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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