The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes Electric Drive (14 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 39,200
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Mercedes Electric Drive.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
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 SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.07 %
General
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
AUV
Generation
W242
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 9900 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
178 hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Mercedes Electric Drive
Performance
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
121 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes Electric Drive
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.37 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
28.58 lb/hp
21.37 lb/hp
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
( 64 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 125 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
64 MPGe
125 MPGe
Mercedes Electric Drive
52 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
28 kWh
758 mi
Range
105 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
758 mi
105 mi
Mercedes Electric Drive
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).
53.9 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
53.9 kWh
Mercedes Electric Drive
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI SCR
Mercedes Electric Drive
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.2 cu ft
