The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 27,900
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 CDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160 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
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 CDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DPB*
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24.29 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
38 mpg
city
48 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.8 cu ft
