The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes B 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,300

€ 37,600

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes B 220.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
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
171.3
107.4
174
171.3 in
Length
174 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.4 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
AUV
Generation
W247
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes B 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 220
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 220
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
21.16 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes B 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes B 220
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
473 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
473 mi
Mercedes B 220
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes B 220
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI ACT
Mercedes B 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft











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