The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (11 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 26,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
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 BMT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
*DGT*
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
120 hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
27.71 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
526 mi
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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