Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2022

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,353 kg
    2,983 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.2 L/100 km
    73.5 mpg US
    88.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Most powerful
    163 hp
    122 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    455 L
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
Power
150hp112kW
163hp122kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
89.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
41.6s
Calculated
43.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
810km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,619mm103in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
104mm4in
Trunk volume
380L
455L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,540L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
51L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.6 s
43.0 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
163 hp
122 kW

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200 has 13 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
1,420 kg
3,131 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 VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
219 km/h
136 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 2008.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200 and Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: 0.1 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200: 2.4 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.7 s
219 km/h
136 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI 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 VIII2.0 TDI
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
8.7 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200
Power
150 hp
112 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 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
-
810 km
503 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
455 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 67 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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