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Mercedes B Class vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (238 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (33,100 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes B Class or VW Amarok?

Mercedes B Class vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Mercedes B Class

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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

VW Amarok

  • marginally more power

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

B Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes B Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,100 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,108 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers marginally more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

B Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes B Class is considerably lighter – 1,405 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 857 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries significantly more – 983 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 433 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 km
Mercedes B Class
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Mercedes B Class
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
83 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
56 - 156 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,419 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
223 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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