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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022 B 180

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

130 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) · Facelift 2022

B 180

136 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
Power
130hp97kW
136hp101kW
Torque
200Nm148lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,240kg2,734lb
1,415kg3,120lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
91.7s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
87.5s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.2s
9.0s
0-200 km/h
50.1s
Calculated
50.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.7s
Calculated
8.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,789mm70in
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Height
1,456mm57in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
380L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,540L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
43L
CO2 emissions
112g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 1805,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.7 s
8.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.2 s
9.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.1 s
50.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
14.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
139 km/h
87 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
136 hp
101 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180 has 6 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
1,415 kg
3,120 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
214 km/h
133 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI9.2 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 1809.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180 and Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180: 1.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,020 km
634 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
652 km
405 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
130 hp
97 kW
9.2 s
214 km/h
133 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
136 hp
101 kW
9.0 s
212 km/h
132 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
130 hp
97 kW
0-100 km/h9.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
Power
136 hp
101 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
9.2 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
9.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)Facelift 2022B 180
Power
130 hp
97 kW
136 hp
101 kW
Torque
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.2 s
9.0 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
652 km
405 mi
CO2 score
112 g/km
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Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 369 km (229 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) Facelift 2022 B 180

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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