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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200d

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 200d

150 hp1950 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2021

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    97 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    2.1 L/100 km
    112.0 mpg US
    134.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,905 km
    1,184 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,547kg3,411lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,142kg4,722lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
89.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.4s
Calculated
45.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
2.1L/100 km112mpg US134.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,905km1,184mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
272L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,162L
1,530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200dPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d-1,400-3,200 rpm3,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.4 s
45.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
142 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
1,547 kg
3,411 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200d: 1.0 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200d: 2.9 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,905 km
1,184 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
216 km/h
134 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
7.6 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.6 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 200d
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,547 kg
3,411 lb
Fuel consumption
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Range score
1,905 km
1,184 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200d
Consumption2.1 L/100 km112 mpg US134.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.68 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi5.91 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used315 L83 US gal69 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost551.25 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Is 7 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 885 km (550 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 200d

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 173 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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