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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008 B 200 TurbovsVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) · Facelift 2008

B 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2008-2010
VS

Volkswagen Sharan II

2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedMinivan / MPV2010-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    225 km/h
    140 mph
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
193hp144kW
200hp149kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,360kg5,203lb
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
83.1s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
100.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.2s
Calculated
47.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
156Nm/t105lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
684km425mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,034cc124cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,273mm168in
4,854mm191in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,604mm63in
1,720mm68in
Wheelbase
2,778mm109in
2,919mm115in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,547mm61in
1,617mm64in
Trunk volume
544L
885L
Max trunk volume
2,245L
2,430L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
54L
70L
CO2 emissions-
196g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 TurboVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800-4,850 rpm5,250 rpm
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI5,100 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.2 s
47.2 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
93 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo7.6 s
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI8.3 s

Although Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI has more power, Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo and Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.6 s
225 km/h
140 mph
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
885 L
31.3 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 Turbo
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzB-class (W245)Facelift 2008B 200 TurboVolkswagenSharan II2.0 TSI
Power
193 hp
144 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
544 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,273 mm
168.2 in
Height
1,604 mm
63.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
885 L
31.3 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,720 mm
67.7 in
Range score
684 km
425 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
-
196 g/km
Trunk score
544 L
19.2 cu ft
885 L
31.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 TurboVolkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245) Facelift 2008 B 200 Turbo

  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Sharan II 2.0 TSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 150 km (93 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 341 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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