The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 26,800
€ 28,400
€ 26,800
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 BMT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 d.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 160 d
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 160 d
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.26 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 160 d
AUV
Generation
W246
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 160 d
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 d
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 160 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes B 160 d
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.05 lb/hp
35.18 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 160 d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes B 160 d
55 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
777 mi
Mercedes B 160 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes B 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 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
