The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (14 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 29,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI 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
170.8
106.3
173
170.8 in
Length
173 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BMT
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
119 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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
51 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
777 mi
Range
690 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
690 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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