The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 28,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DPC*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.16 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
586 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
586 mi
598 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
98.5 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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