The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes B 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 28,700

€ 29,000
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPB*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
101 hp
Mercedes B 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.11 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
31.11 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes B 160
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
565 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
565 mi
Mercedes B 160
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes B 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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