The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI (13 - 14)
€ 24,600

€ 28,400

€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 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
171.6
170.8 in
Length
171.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 CDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 CDI
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DBK*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 CDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI
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29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
29.3 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
57 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
863 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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