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Mercedes B Class vs VW Golf – Which one offers the better deal?

Two cars, one duel: Mercedes B Class meets VW Golf.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

Mercedes B Class

5 (4 Reviews)
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VW Golf

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7934 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes B Class with 2.50 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the VW Golf performs convincingly better – achieving up to 143 km, about 60 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a evident edge – offering 333 HP compared to 238 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mercedes B Class takes 6.50 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mercedes B Class tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls minimal stronger with 450 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf is minimal lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes B Class offers a bit more room – 455 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes B Class performs slightly better – up to 1540 L, which is about 303 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class hardly perceptible takes the win – 550 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Golf shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Mercedes B Class
VW Golf

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Mercedes B Class

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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 Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33100 - 52500 £
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25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4419 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1562 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
505 - 550 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
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2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes B Class have?

The Mercedes B Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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