The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes B 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 14)
€ 25,700

€ 29,600

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 SCR is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes B 160 CDI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes B 160 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 SCR
Mercedes B 160 CDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.36 %

General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes B 160 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 SCR
Mercedes B 160 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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
89 hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes B 160 CDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes B 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.19 lb/hp
36.29 lb/hp
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
55 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes B 160 CDI
49 mpg
city
48 mpg
59 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
758 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
723 mi
758 mi
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes B 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes B 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft











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