The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes B 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 26,800

€ 30,400

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 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
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 CDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.46 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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 651
*DGT*
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 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
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes B 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.05 lb/hp
30.72 lb/hp
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes B 180 CDI
55 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
739 mi
Mercedes B 180 CDI
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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes B 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
Mercedes B 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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