The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,800

€ 31,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
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
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
*DGT*
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
27.71 lb/hp
29.6 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
50 mpg
city
59 mpg
60 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
739 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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