Volkswagen Golf Plus (2008 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 193 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 214 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf Plus uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 4.9 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse is the lighter car, from 1,200 kg against 1,255 kg. At 4,206 mm, the Volkswagen Golf Plus is 71 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf Plus
2008 – 2013
|
Mercedes-Benz
B-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 22 | 22 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 160 hp | 95 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 320 Nm | 140 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 14.9 s | 7.4 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 169 – 214 km/h | 167 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 6.6 L/100 km | 4.9 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,206 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,623 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,779 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,255 – 1,501 kg | 130 – 1,415 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.